Anzac Day 2025 services and resources
110 years since the Gallipoli Campaign

This year, on 25 April we mark the 110th anniversary of Australian and  New Zealand forces landing at Gallipoli as part of the Allied invasion in 1915.

With final preparations underway  at commemorative sites in Australia, and all over the world, our  nation stands poised to remember and reflect. On Anzac Day, we  recognise more than 2 million Australian service men and women  who have served our country in  conflicts, wars and peacekeeping  operations.  

All Australians are encouraged  to reflect on Anzac Day, whether as  part of a commemorative service  overseas, or in Australia.  

If you’re planning on hosting a  commemorative service, choosing  to commemorate Anzac Day at  home, or looking to delve deeper  in our wartime history, the DVA  Anzac Day digital kitbag can help. 

The kitbag features posters, a  sample speech, Orders of Service,  the National Anthem, the history  of Anzac Day, reflections from veterans and commemorative music  playlists. It also includes various  activities like poppy and wreath  crafting, an Anzac biscuit recipe  and a wealth of printable digital  materials. You can find and download these resources by visiting the  Anzac Portal (anzacportal.dva.gov.au).  

For those interested in our  military history, our Anzac Day  commemorative pack is stacked  with educational materials. It has  4 commemorative posters and  a wealth of teaching resources,  including books, lessons, stories  of those who served in their own  words, and a range of online interactive activities. 

Each year the pack is distributed  to schools, ex-service organisations  and community groups across the  country. It’s available online via  our Anzac Portal, and hard copies  are available on request by emailing education@dva.gov.au.

The National Dawn Service will  be hosted by the Australian War  Memorial, with the event broad[1]cast live on ABC TV and streamed  on ABC iview. Many ex-service  organisations and state and territory governments conduct Anzac  Day services around the country.  These can be found by contacting your local RSL sub-branch or  visiting the RSL Australia website  (www.rsl.org.au).

Numerous Australian War  Cemeteries and Gardens of  Remembrance also hold Anzac  Day services. Visit ‘Anzac  Day Services at War Cemeteries in  Australia’ on the DVA website for  up-to-date information. 

DVA delivers the official Anzac  Day services in Türkiye and France  and supports services at DVA-managed sites in Malaysia, Thailand  and Papua New Guinea.

For those considering commemorating overseas, the Dawn Services held at Gallipoli in Türkiye, and Villers-Bretonneux in France, carry unique importance  for Australians. The Anzac legend  was forged and tempered at these  places through the courage of the  many who served, fought and  died during the First World War. Access to either service is only  permitted with a valid attendance pass. Registration is free and  available at commemorations.teg.com.au.

Both international Dawn Services will also be broadcast live  on the ABC on Anzac Day and  streamed on ABC iview. 

Several significant sites where  Australians fought and died in  the Second World War are also  home to safe, solemn and dignified Anzac Day services, such as  the Bomana War Cemetery and  Isurava Memorial in Papua New  Guinea, Hellfire Pass in Thailand,  and the Sandakan Memorial Park  in Malaysia. 

More details and requirements  for these Anzac Day services can  be found on the ‘Anzac Day Commemorative Services’ page of the  DVA website.