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

Police said there was no threat to Thursday’s events for Anzac Day, when thousands gather for dawn services and street marches around Australia to commemorate the nation’s war dead.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024

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

Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the ill-fated Gallipoli landings during World War One.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2022

The Duke of Cambridge has taken part in events in London to commemorate Anzac Day, when Australia and New Zealand remember their war dead.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2022

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