ANZAC Day 2026

To commemorate ANZAC Day 2025, the Embassy of Australia, its Consulates-General, and expat community groups are hosting services and events throughout the nation.

Lest We Forget (ANZAC Day)

Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War, landing in Gallipoli in 1915. 

ANZAC stands for ‘Australian and New Zealand Army Corps’. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as Anzacs, and the pride they took in that name endures to this day.

To commemorate ANZAC Day 2026, the Australian Embassy, Consulates-General and many expat community groups are hosting services and events. Find an event in your area below.

The Embassies of Australia and New Zealand welcome you to join us on April 25 for an ANZAC Day Church and Dawn Service to recognise and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

Commemorative Church Service

🕘 Friday, 24 April 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍The Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20016

Commemorative Dawn Service Ceremony

🕘 Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 5:30 AM
📍 The National World War One Memorial
Pershing Park, 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

Please join us to commemorate ANZAC Day in New York City. The following events (over two days) will be free and open to the public.

Commemorative Service

Featuring musicians from the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Trinity Choir and Cadets of West Point - The US Military Academy

The Australian Consulate-General, New York together with the American Australian Association, will co-host an ANZAC Day Commemorative Service at Trinity Church Wall Street.

🕘 Friday 24 April 2026 | 10.30 am
📍 Trinity Church Wall Street
89 Broadway, New York, NY

Dress:
Civilian - respectful attire.
Military - service dress or equivalent with medals.

Guests are encouraged to register their interest via the following link:
https://events.humanitix.com/anzac-day-commemorative-service-2026 

Dawn Service

Featuring Cadets of West Point - The US Military Academy

The Australian and New Zealand Consulates-General, New York will co-host an ANZAC Day Dawn Service. This event will be free and open to the public.

🕘 Saturday 25 April 2026 | 5:30am arrival for a 5.45 am start
📍 Intrepid Museum, Pier 86, Hudson River Park
West 46th Street & 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036

Please note all guests will be required to go through security and have bags inspected before entry onto the Pier.

Dress:
Civilian - respectful attire. Please come prepared for cold or inclement weather.
Military - service dress or equivalent with medals.

Registration is required for entry onto Pier 86. To avoid delays on the day, guests encouraged to pre-register your interest at the following link: https://events.humanitix.com/anzac-day-dawn-service-2026 

Anzac Day Commemorative Service

🕘 Saturday, 25th April 2026 | 7:00am-7:30am service followed by a light reception
📍 Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Chicago Riverwalk (between State & Wabash)

Registration link: here

The Australian Consulate-General in Chicago invites you to join us for our annual Anzac Day Commemorative Service, honouring the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of Australian and New Zealand service members past and present. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to join us at Mojo Coffee at AMA Plaza for flat-whites, Anzac biscuits, and croissants. 

Anzac Day Civic Service

🕘 Saturday, 25 April 2026 | 9:00 AM
📍 National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) Honolulu, Hawai‘i

  • No RSVP required
  • All are welcome
  • 400 seats available (first come; DVs have reserved seating)
  • Gates open at 8:00 AM
  • Taxis and Ubers may drop off directly at the site
  • Livestream available via the Consulate’s Facebook page
  • (Guests may appear on camera.)

Anzac Day Service & Community Picnic

Organised by the AACC and TANZOT, with support from the Australian Consulate-General Houston

🕘 Saturday, 25 April 2026
📍 11:00am-11:30am: ANZAC Day Service at the Bear Creek War Memorial, Bear Creek Pioneers Park
📍 12:00 noon-3pm:  Community Picnic & Activities at Bear Creek Park Pavilion #6 (a short 5-minute drive from the War Memorial)

  • Register at ANZAC Day Service & Community Picnic (more details will be provided to those that have registered)
  • All are welcome
  • What to bring:
    • Folding chairs, picnic blanket
    • Floral Tribute - optional - these will be laid during the service
    • Picnic lunch for after the service
    • Good weather! We are looking forward to our usual fun activities for all the family after the service!

San Diego


🕘 Saturday 25th April at 8:00am
📍 USS Midway Museum, 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Followed by a gunfire breakfast

Dress
Military: USMC Service Dress A, USN Service Dress White, USAF Service Dress Class A, US Army Green A
Civilian: Business

Please RSVP for the San Diego ceremony via the Paperless Post Card link here

Los Angeles


🕘 Sunday 26th April at 9:00am
📍 Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Followed by light refreshments

Dress
Military uniform or business attire

Please RSVP for the Los Angeles ceremony via the Eventbrite link here

San Francisco


🕘 Saturday 25th April at 9:00am
📍 Marine's Memorial Club and Hotel, 609 Sutter st, San Francisco, CA 94102
Followed by light refreshments

Dress
Military uniform or business attire

Please RSVP for the San Francisco ceremony via the link here