Australia Day Countdown 2024
What is Australia Day?
Australia Day is the official national day of Australia, celebrated annually on January 26th. It marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Sydney Cove, New South Wales, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at that site by Governor Arthur Phillip.
Historical Background
Australia Day has evolved over time:
- 1788: Arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney Cove
- 1935: First year all Australian states and territories adopted a common date and name for Australia Day
- 1994: The date became a national public holiday
- Present day: Celebrated with various events, ceremonies, and reflections on Australian history and culture
How to Use the Australia Day Countdown 2024
Our countdown tool provides a real-time update on the time remaining until the next Australia Day:
- The countdown automatically adjusts to your local time zone
- It displays days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining
- The countdown resets each year after January 26th
- You can embed this countdown on your website or share the link with others