What is Anzac Day and is it a public holiday?
Celebrated annually on April 25, Anzac Day is one of the nation's most important days on our calendars.
On April 25, 1915, the Anzacs — the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps — landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey. 25 April, 1915. The Divisional Headquarters Staff wading ashore at Anzac Cove. Anzac Day is considered a restricted trading day until 1pm, which means independent retail shops will remain closed until this time.
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