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Anzac Day 2026 falls on Saturday, April 25, marking the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. It is a national day of remembrance in Australia featuring dawn services, with some states observing a public holiday on Saturday, and others on Monday, April 27. Major retail restrictions apply, with many stores closed or opening late.


Key 2026 Anzac Day Information:


Public Holiday Observance:


NSW and ACT: Both Saturday, April 25, and Monday, April 27, are observed as public holidays.
WA: The public holiday is observed on Monday, April 27.

VIC, QLD, TAS, SA, NT: Only the Saturday, April 25, is observed as the public holiday, according to.
Retail/Trading Hours (April 25):


NSW: Strict restrictions mean major retailers like Coles, Woolworths, and Bunnings are closed, note in their Anzac Day Trading Hours article.


QLD: Major retailers are closed.


VIC/WA/SA: Major retailers (Coles, Woolworths, Kmart) will mostly be closed, opening from 1pm in some locations or closing for the day.


Small Shops/Cafes: Generally, smaller retail shops and hospitality are allowed to remain open.
Services & Broadcasts:


Dawn Services: Held nationwide. Key services include the Australian War Memorial (AWM) 2026 program and the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.


Broadcasts: The Gallipoli Dawn Service and national services will be broadcast on Seven and 7plus.


AFL: The traditional Essendon v Collingwood AFL Round 7 match is played on April 25.


Services Details:

AWM: The National Commemorative Service will take place.


Melbourne: The Shrine of Remembrance holds a Dawn Service at 5.30am and a veterans' march at 9am, with more information available on the Shrine of Remembrance website.