Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- New Zealand passed the Anzac Day Amendment Act 2026, which expands recognition to all those who have served in times of war. The law came into force on February 21, 2026, and New Zealand’s Anzac Day observances this year reflect this broader recognition for service in war or warlike conflicts.[1]
- In Australia, several Australian jurisdictions adjusted Anzac Day public holiday observance for 2026 and 2027, with some states implementing additional or shifted holidays around the weekend to better align with Anzac Day’s date, including NSW and ACT-related arrangements.[2][9]
- Major city preparations and commemorative events continued in New Zealand and Australia, with Auckland and other cities planning dawn services, marches, and public light displays around April 25, 2026.[3][4][5]
- For travelers, official guidance emphasized attending Anzac Day services in major cities and international memorials, and urged planning ahead due to potential crowding and travel considerations.[4]
If you’d like, I can dive deeper into a specific region (e.g., Auckland, NSW, or another area) or pull a concise list of major events and timings for Anzac Day 2026 in your locale. Would you like me to focus on a particular city or country?
Citations:
- The Anzac Day Amendment Act 2026 passed into law.[1]
- ACT aligns Anzac Day holidays with NSW for 2026/2027; NSW holiday adjustments.[2]
- Anzac Day 2026 events and celebrations in Auckland.[3]
- Smartraveller guidance for Anzac Day 2026 travel and services.[4]
- West Wimmera Anzac Day 2026 services (example of local observances).[5]
Sources
Anzac Day 2026 will be the first time our national commemoration formally recognises all those who have served New Zealand in times of war. This follows the passing of the Anzac Day Amendment Act 2026 which came into force on 21 February 2026. The Anzac Day Act 1966, that made April 25 a public holiday, was originally introduced to remember those who fell at Gallipoli. The new Act now covers other conflicts and persons who have served New Zealand in time of war or in warlike conflicts in the...
www.veteransaffairs.mil.nzANZAC Day 2026 marks the 111th anniversray of the Gallipoli landing. Here's your essential local guide to commemorations. By ANNA USHER The 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing falls on Saturday, April 25. This year, the lower north shore’s commemorations start not on ANZAC Day, but this Sunday. NSW Public
mosmancollective.comA list of all Anzac Day services in West Wimmera Shire in 2026.
www.westwimmera.vic.gov.auAnzac Day is set to be commemorated nationally on April 25, maintaining its significance regardless of the day it falls on each year. This year, the
news.ssbcrack.comThis year, Auckland Council and the Auckland Returned Services Association (RSA) invite communities across Tāmaki Makaurau to come together.
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nzRemember our ANZACs at the RSL WA Dawn Service at Kings Park. Due to road closures and limited parking, Transperth will be running special event services to help you get there. Plan your journey using the Transperth JourneyPlanner before you travel. Find out more
transwa.wa.gov.auOn 25 April, Anzac Day services will be held in major cities and at international war memorials. If you're travelling to attend a service, understand the risks and plan ahead.
www.smartraveller.gov.au