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. Sunday 3 March 2047

    • 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 4 March 2047

  3. Friday 8 March 2047

    • International Women's Day

      Awareness

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

  4. Monday 11 March 2047

    • 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. Monday 18 March 2047

    • Harmony Week

      Awareness18 to 24 March 2047

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

  6. Thursday 21 March 2047

    • 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.

  7. Tuesday 26 March 2047

    • Purple Day

      Awareness

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

  8. Sunday 31 March 2047

    • Neighbour Day

      Awareness

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