Anzac Day

Anzac Day is our national day of commemoration.

On Friday 25 April 2025, the Australian War Memorial will mark the Gallipoli landings in 1915, as well as commemorating all Australians who have served in times of peace and war.

The 2025 Anzac Day commemorative program includes:

Dawn Service at 5.30 am
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans and Services Association Commemorative Ceremony at 7.30 am
RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March at 9.30 am
Last Post Ceremony at 4.30 pm

Further information about the commemorative program will be available at a later date.

Dawn Service 2024

Photo: David Whittaker

Dawn Service 2024

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Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston, delivering the Commemorative Address

Dawn Service 2024

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Crowd gathered at the Australian War Memorial for the Anzac Day Dawn Service

Dawn Service 2024

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Veterans' March 2024

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Veterans' March 2024

Photo: Ben Appleton

The Anzac Day Tradition

Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

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Customs and Traditions

Commemorative ceremonies, such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, share many customs and traditions. Explore the origins and significance of these customs and traditions.

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The Ode of Remembrance

The Ode of Remembrance is a poem that is commonly recited at Anzac Day services to commemorate wartime sacrifice. In collaboration with the Australian War Memorial, SBS has recorded translations of the Ode of Remembrance in 45 languages.

Listen to the Ode in your language

Last updated: 16 February 2025