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Anzac Day

The soldiers who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula created a legend, adding the word ‘Anzac' our vocabulary, and creating the notion of the Anzac spirit.

History Learn about the courage, endurance and mateship of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps when they landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula on 25 April 1915. Learn about the Dawn Service and the Gallipoli Campaign.
Ceremonies in Australia   Find out what Anzac Day events are being held in your area.
Ceremonies overseas Find information about Anzac Day events held overseas.
Anzac Day at Gallipoli 2008 Detailed information about the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli, Turkey.
Anzac Day at Villers-Bretonneux 2008

Background and images of the 2008 Anzac Day Commemorations at Villers-Bretonneux and Bullecourt, France.

Organise a ceremony Discover how to hold your own commemorative ceremony.
Photo gallery Images of past Anzac Day ceremonies around the world.
Anzac Day Posters Posters issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to commemorate Anzac Day.