Yom HaAtzmaut
Israel's Independence Day; celebrated by Jewish communities in Australia with cultural events and festivities.
12 events found.
Australia
Labour Day (NT & QLD)
Public holiday recognizing the achievements of workers; observed in Northern Territory and Queensland.
May Day (Northern Territory) ( Australia Event )
Celebrates the achievements of workers; a public holiday in the Northern Territory.
Labour Day (Queensland) (Australia Event )
Celebrates the achievements of workers; a public holiday in Queensland.
Lag B’Omer
Jewish holiday marking the 33rd day of the Omer; celebrated with outdoor activities and bonfires.
National Sorry Day
Commemoration of the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly the Stolen Generations.
Western Australia Day
Public holiday in Western Australia, formerly known as Foundation Day, marking the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829.
Reconciliation Day
Public holiday in the Australian Capital Territory to recognize the culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Reconciliation Day (Australian Capital Territory Event)
Promotes reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians; a public holiday in the ACT.
Western Australia Day ( Australia Event )
Commemorates the founding of the Swan River Colony; a public holiday in Western Australia.
Shavuot
Jewish holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai; observed by Jewish communities in Australia.
Hari Raya Haji
Islamic festival also known as Eid al-Adha; observed as a public holiday in Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.