Sporting organisations are advised that in 2026, ANZAC Day falls on Saturday 25 April, therefore there is a higher likelihood that sporting fixtures may be impacted this year.
Sport and active recreation organisations are encouraged to consider the importance of ANZAC Day to those who have served, and to their local communities, when planning sporting and entertainment events or activities on this day.
The ANZAC Day Commemoration Act 2005 allows for the restriction of holding public sports or entertainment events between 5:00am and 12:00pm on each ANZAC Day.
Sport and active recreation organisations who are planning to hold events on ANZAC Day during these times are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Veterans SA Fact Sheet (PDF) (PDF) (PDF) (PDF) (PDF), which provides further information including on seeking exemptions to host an event from Veterans SA.
If you are hosting an event, visit the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site) (external site)for further information and access to an ANZAC Day Kitbag for hosting an event.
