On January 26th 1788 Captain Arthur Phillip became the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales
Listed below are the countries who observe Australia Day as a public holiday. If the holiday is observed over several days, these are listed below.
Monday January 26th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Australia |
Australia Day |
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