Since the first Anzac Day was observed in 1916, 25 April is a time for all Australians to recognise the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations.
Attending an international Anzac Day Dawn Service is a meaningful opportunity for Australians to come together and commemorate Australia’s wartime history on the very lands where these events took place.
The Anzac Day Dawn Service in Türkiye will take place at the Anzac Commemorative Site, Gallipoli, followed by a mid-morning Australian Memorial Service at Lone Pine Cemetery.
In France, the Dawn Service will be held at the Australian National Memorial near Villers-Bretonneux. An Australian Service will be held later in the afternoon at the ‘Digger’ Memorial, just outside the town of Bullecourt.
Those planning to attend the international Anzac Day Dawn Services in Türkiye or France will need to register for an attendance pass for entry. It’s free and now available online at commemorations.teg.com.au.
DVA also supports Anzac Day Dawn Services in Sandakan (Malaysia), Hellfire Pass (Thailand) and Isurava on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.
Those not attending an international Anzac Day Dawn Service in person can share in the commemorative spirit by watching the live ABC broadcast of the Türkiye and France services.
We encourage Australians travelling overseas to become familiar with the entry requirements for each country and stay up to date with the latest travel advice via smartraveller.gov.au.
More information on all overseas services is available at dva.gov.au.
Australia’s Federation Guard guardsman form a catafalque party during the Anzac Day commemoration service at the Lone Pine Cemetery, Türkiye.
Image courtesy of the Australian Department of Defence