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Anzac Day

American

noun

April 25, a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand commemorating the Anzac landing on Gallipoli, Turkey, in 1915, the first major engagement of Australian and New Zealand forces in World War I.

Anzac Day British

noun

25 April, a public holiday in Australia and New Zealand commemorating the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915

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Anzac Day

Other countries have their own days of remembrance, such as Australia’s Anzac Day, the U.K.’s Remembrance Sunday, and France’s Armistice Day.

From Barron's ● May 25, 2026

"Listening to a lot of veterans in the space, Anzac Day is about our veterans... I think the majority view would be that they don't want it on that day," he said.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2025

Trading was closed in Australia for a national holiday, Anzac Day.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024

Each year, Anzac Day brings millions of Australians together at dawn ceremonies to remember those who served, and in particular, those who did not make it home.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2023

Tuesday will be a quiet day in Australia and New Zealand markets - they will be closed for the Anzac Day holiday.

From Reuters ● Apr. 24, 2023

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