Fixed dates
NOT IN THE TEST This part is worth reading, but the citizenship test never asks about it.
• New Year’s Day on 1 January celebrates the start of the new year.
• Australia Day on 26 January is a time to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our shared history. The date marks the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788.
• Anzac Day on 25 April marks the anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) at Gallipoli during World War I. It is a solemn day when we remember the sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We also honour the courage and commitment of all servicemen and women, and reflect on the many different meanings of war.
• Christmas Day on 25 December is a gift-giving day based on the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
• Boxing Day on 26 December is part of the Christmas celebration.
From Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official booklet