National Ceremony
Join the National ANZAC Day Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial.
The National ANZAC Day Ceremony includes a march by Australian veterans of wars and peacekeeping deployments.
25 April marks the anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. The Gallipoli campaign resulted in the deaths of over 8,000 Australians and in the creation of an enduring “ANZAC legend”, both powerful factors in Australia’s continuing remembrance of war.
Time
10.15 am – 12 noon approximately
We suggest you arrive by 9.45 am. Guests with entrée cards are required to be seated by 10 am.
Standing room for the public will be provided on the day. Members of the public are welcome to bring chairs or rugs. The Memorial will open 15 minutes after the completion of the National Ceremony, and will remain open until 5 pm. Here the public may view the Tri-Service Guard mounted at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. You are invited to lay a single poppy at the Tomb at the completion of the ceremony.
Location
Parade Ground, Australian War Memorial
Veterans' March: All enquiries regarding the Veterans’ March should be directed to the RSL ACT (02) 6260 6344. The Returned and Services League Australian Capital Territory Branch website also has information about the march.
Order of march available on the ACT RSL website.
General information
- Visitors are invited to lay a poppy on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after the ceremony.
- Poppies will be on sale at the conclusion of the ceremony.
- Members of the general public are welcome to bring their own seats or rugs.
- The Memorial will open after the ceremony at approximately 12.30 pm.
Photographs from recent National Ceremonies
See them all on our Flickr page.
