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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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

“Anzac Day has never asked us to exalt in the glories of war. Anzac Day asks us to stand against the erosion of time and to hold on to their names,” Albanese added.

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

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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