Anzac Day 2026 in canberra
At the Australian War Memorial
On Saturday the 25th of April 2026, the Australian War Memorial will mark the Gallipoli landings in 1915, as well as commemorating all Australians who have served and died in military operations.
The 2026 Anzac Day commemorative program includes:
Dawn Service at 5.30 am
National Commemorative Service including the RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March at 9.30 am (details below)
Last Post Ceremony at 4.30 pm
RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March
Attend the march in 2026
This Anzac Day, the RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March will be held on the Parade Ground of the Memorial.
The march will commence from Anzac Parade at 9.30am.
register to march
If you wish to participate in the RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March, it’s essential to register. This year, all registrations are via the Australian War Memorial. Click the button below to register.
Contingent registrations close Tuesday 14 April 2026, but individuals may continue to register until Anzac Day.
Essential information
Please read the RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March Guidelines and Proposed Order of March, noting the Order of March will change slightly per 2026 registrations. FAQs and detailed information are available by clicking the button below.
the story of ANZAC DAY
On 25 April we will remember them, lest we forget.
Australian and New Zealand troops (the ANZACs) landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula on 25 April 1915 where they, along with other Commonwealth Forces, held ground against almost impossible odds for eight months, against a Turkish force determined to defend its homeland. Both sides suffered horrendous casualties.
But amongst the ravines and gullies of that rugged battleground, the Anzac spirit was formed. The Anzac spirit has become the benchmark for standards of courage, mateship and determination.
Initially, Anzac Day commemorated those who served and sacrificed their lives in the Great War. However, in the years since WWI, Australian troops have answered the call in conflicts across the globe, and the date has become the day on which the nation remembers all those who have served and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in all the conflicts that Australia has endured.
To help you commemorate ANZAC Day, explore a range of articles and free resources – including helpful ideas, downloads and more at anzacspirit.com.au