National Sorry Day
Held on 26 May each year to remember and honour the Stolen Generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people forcibly removed from their families.
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held1998
About the day
The first Sorry Day took place in 1998. It is a day for communities to acknowledge the harm caused by the forced removal of children and to reflect on healing for survivors, their families and communities. It falls the day before National Reconciliation Week begins.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 26 May 2027 | Australia | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 26 May 2028 | Australia | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 26 May 2029 | Australia | Same date every year |
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