Flag Day (Australia)
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Australian National Flag Day has been celebrated in Australia since 3 September 1996. It commemorates the day in 1901 on which the Australian National Flag was first flown. Since 2008, the same day has also been commemorated as Merchant Navy Day, which allows the Australian Red Ensign to be flown on land on the occasion.
Quick Facts Australian National Flag Day, Observed by ...
Australian National Flag Day | |
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Observed by | Australia |
Type | Patriotic, Historical, Nationalist |
Significance | Anniversary of the first flying of the Australian National Flag in 1901 |
Observances | Flag-raising ceremonies |
Date | 3 September |
Next time | 3 September 2024 (2024-09-03) |
Frequency | annual |
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It is not a public holiday, nor widely celebrated by the public.