Australia country guide: capital, Australia Day, and colours
📍 Australia
Theme Australia Day 2027
Australia is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Canberra, the national observance is Australia Day on 26 January, and the national colours are green and gold. Australia Day marks the 26 January 1788 arrival of the First Fleet. It is the national day, not an independence day. The colonies federated on 1 January 1901.
Capital and region
Canberra is the capital. Australia sits in the Australian time region, on the Australia/Sydney clock. National ceremonies for Australia Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Australia Day is Tuesday, 26 January 2027. Australia Day marks the 26 January 1788 arrival of the First Fleet. It is the national day, not an independence day. The colonies federated on 1 January 1901. Locally it is called Australia Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Australia Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital is Canberra.
When is the next Australia Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 26 January 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Australia Day marks the 26 January 1788 arrival of the First Fleet. It is the national day, not an independence day. The colonies federated on 1 January 1901.
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