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A photo of Santa arriving at the beach by boat. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia: A1500, K26950.
Festivals and observances
Festivals
National celebrations and observances
- Australian of the Year Award (Australia Day, 26 January)
- Chinese New Year (usually February)
- Easter in Australia (usually March or April)
- International Museum Day (18 May)
- Sorry Day and the Stolen Generations (26 May)
- Reconciliation (National Reconciliation Week, 27 May - 3 June)
- Royal visits to Australia (Queen's Birthday, June)
- NAIDOC Week (3-10 July)
- Battle of Long Tan and the Vietnam War (Vietnam Veterans' Day, 18 August)
- Melbourne Cup (November)
- Remembrance Day (11 November)
- Eureka Stockade (November - December)
- Christmas season celebrations in Australia (December)