Australia awareness days and key dates

Awareness days, weeks and months, with bank holidays and the big commercial dates. Pick a country and the types you need, then subscribe in your own calendar.

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  1. Friday 3 March 2034

    • World Hearing Day

      Awareness

      A World Health Organization day on 3 March that raises awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promotes ear and hearing care.

  2. Monday 6 March 2034

  3. Wednesday 8 March 2034

    • International Women's Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 8 March celebrating women's achievements and pushing for gender equality.

  4. Monday 13 March 2034

    • Adelaide Cup Day

      Public holidays

      A South Australian public holiday on the second Monday in March, linked to the Adelaide Cup horse race. It falls on 8 March 2027.

    • Canberra Day

      Public holidays

      A public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory on the second Monday in March, celebrating the city of Canberra.

    • Labour Day (Victoria)

      Public holidays

      Victoria's Labour Day public holiday on the second Monday in March. Tasmania holds its Eight Hours Day on the same Monday.

  5. Thursday 16 March 2034

    • National Close the Gap Day

      Awareness

      Held on the third Thursday of March, a day of action supporting health and life expectancy equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  6. Monday 20 March 2034

    • Harmony Week

      Awareness20 to 26 March 2034

      An Australian Government week in March, including 21 March, that celebrates cultural diversity and inclusion across the country.

  7. Sunday 26 March 2034

    • Neighbour Day

      Awareness

      Held on the last Sunday of March, Neighbour Day encourages Australians to connect with the people who live around them.

    • Purple Day

      Awareness

      An international epilepsy awareness day on 26 March, when people wear purple and hold events to support those living with epilepsy.