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Young soldier wearing a slouch hat and standing at attention as he looks towards the Shrine of Remembrance at Anzac Square. The shrine is lit in pink and purple lights.

Anzac Day

Commemorated annually on 25 April to mark the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand troops during WWI.

This Anzac Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Queenslanders past and present, whose stories of service collectively span more than a century and exemplify the comradeship, courage, and endurance of the Anzac Spirit.

Take a moment to pay your respects at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries—open special hours from 5:30am to 3pm on Anzac Day—or by placing a virtual poppy for our servicemen and women online.

Patrons wishing to attend the Anzac Day Dawn Service in Brisbane City are invited to gather around the Shrine of Remembrance from 3:30am for a 4:28am start.

Place a virtual poppy to honour those who've served

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Stories of service

Ways to commemorate

People attending the dawn service on Anzac Day in Brisbane, Queensland

Attend the Dawn Service

Join us around the Shrine of Remembrance from 3:30am (for a 4:28am start) or find a service near you.

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Two happy looking women using touchscreens. Projections are shown on the wall behind them with old photographs.

Explore the galleries

Enjoy free entry to Anzac Square Memorial Galleries, open special hours from 5:30am–3pm on Anzac Day.

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8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian regiment, marching with their mascot, a Merino ram called John MacArthur, in front of crowds in the Brisbane Anzac Day Parade, 25 April 2015

Anzac Day Parade Brisbane

Attend the Brisbane Anzac Day Parade to commemorate all those that have served and still continue to serve our nation.

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Visitor taking a photo in the Post WWII Gallery

Anzac Square virtual tour

Embark on a virtual tour of Anzac Square Memorial Galleries.

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A guide taking visitors on tour of the Anzac Square Parklands

Free guided tour of Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries

Discover the people, places, and stories that illuminate the Queensland war experience on a free guided tour.

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Alan Groom with comrades in 1935

Read stories of service

Learn about the courageous men and women who have served Australia in conflict and peace for over a century.

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Old photograph of troops marching in a long line.

Explore the collection

Find eBooks, blogs and collection items relating to Anzac Day.

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Vintage photo album with photos of old cars.

Research your family

Learn more about your family's war history through the National Archives of Australia.

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Queensland Veterans' Portal

The Queensland Veterans' Portal is an online platform providing information and resources for veterans.

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Nurse Constance Keys and three nursing sisters, Sutton Veny, England

Queensland nurses’ stories from World War I

Learn about Queensland nurses from WWI before attending the annual Nurses Vigil.

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Shrine and Eternal Flame of Remembrance.

Anzac Day School Service

Teachers and students can attend the 2025 Anzac Commemoration School Service.

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Anzac Day dawn service in Brisbane Queensland 2014

Brisbane Anzac Day Itinerary

Discover what’s happening in Brisbane on Anzac Day 2025.

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Old photograph from above of people gathered on the side of a street watching a Battalion march.

Anzac Day ritual

Learn more about the beginnings of Anzac Day.