Anzac Day 2026
Anzac Day 2026 will be commemorated across the Northern Territory on Saturday 25 April.
On 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand troops landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula as part of an Allied campaign during the First World War.
Around 16,000 troops came ashore at what is now known as Anzac Cove, encountering strong resistance.
The Gallipoli campaign continued for 8 months.
By the end of 1915, Allied forces were evacuated. More than 60,000 Australians served at Gallipoli, with over 26,000 casualties, including more than 8,000 who lost their lives. Turkish forces also experienced significant losses.
From these events, Anzac Day was established as a National Day of Remembrance.
Since the first commemorations in 1916, it has come to recognise all Australians and New Zealanders who have served, and continue to serve, in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
Today, Anzac Day acknowledges those who served overseas, as well as the contribution of current Australian Defence Force personnel, veterans and their families. It provides an opportunity to pause and reflect.
Across Australia, many people attend dawn services, marches and commemorative events each year, reflecting the ongoing significance of the day in communities.
The Northern Territory Government supports programs and activities that promote awareness and understanding of Anzac Day, and that acknowledge the service of Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel.
Events
Key Anzac Day events on Saturday 25 April 2026.
Darwin
- 5:55am – Dawn Service – Cenotaph on the Esplanade
Attendees are advised to arrive early (around 5:30am) due to large crowds - 9am – Commemorative March – Knuckey Street
Featuring veterans, current service personnel and families.
For more information go to the:
Palmerston
Hosted by the Palmerston RSL Sub-Branch, with council support:
- 6am – Dawn Service – Palmerston Memorial Park
- 6:45am – Breakfast – Cazalys Palmerston
- 8:30am – March form-up – Council carpark
- 9am – Anzac Day March commences
- 11am – Two-up – Cazalys Palmerston.
Temporary road closures will be in place between 5:45am and 10am. Limited parking will be available at the main council carpark.
For more information, go to the:
Adelaide River
- 5:30am – Dawn Service – Memorial Terrace, Adelaide River
The Community Bus will not operate for the Anzac Day Service.
For more information, go to the Coomalie Community Government Council Facebook page.
Pine Creek
- 6am – Dawn Service – Boogi Park
Light refreshments following the service.
Katherine
Katherine (Katherine Town Council – planned event)
- 6am – Dawn Service – Katherine Cenotaph
- 9am – Community March
Route: BP Service Station to Katherine Cenotaph.
For more information, go to the Katherine Town Council website.
Mataranka
- 6am – Dawn Service – Stan Martin Park
Breakfast following the service at the Sport and Recreation Ground.
Borroloola
- 6:30am – Dawn Service – Tamarind Park, Broad Street
Breakfast provided following the service.
Alice Springs
No Anzac Day events are currently listed publicly.
For more information, go to the Alice Springs Council website.
