Public Holiday Australia

Australia Day 2008

Saturday 26 January 2008

6855 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Australia Day 2008?
Australia Day 2008 is on Saturday 26 January 2008 in Australia.
How many days until Australia Day 2008?
Australia Day 2008 was 6855 days ago.
Is Australia Day a public holiday in Australia?
Yes. Australia Day is a national public holiday in Australia.
When is Australia Day 2009?
Australia Day 2009 is on Monday 26 January 2009.

About

Observed on 26 January.

Significance

Marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. Some Australians observe the day as a day of mourning.

How it is celebrated

  • Citizenship ceremonies
  • Community events

Australia Day in other years

YearDateDay
200726 JanuaryFridayView
200826 JanuarySaturdayThis page
200926 JanuaryMondayView
201026 JanuaryTuesdayView