| Australia Day | ||
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Australia Day on Sydney Harbour, 2004
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| Also called: | Foundation Day, Anniversary Day, Invasion Day, Day of Mourning (in 1938 & 1970) and ANA Day | |
| Observed by: | Australian citizens and residents | |
| Type : | National | |
| Significance: | Date of landing of First Fleet in Port Jackson in 1788 | |
| Observances: | Family gatherings, picnics and barbecues; parades; citizenship ceremonies; Australia Day Honours List; Australian of the Year presentation; Triple J Hottest 100 | |
| Date: | 26 January | |
| Next time: | 26 January 2016 | |
| Frequency: | annual | |
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