Anzac Day 2026
When:
25 April 2026
On 25 April, we remember and acknowledge the men and women who have served in Australia's and New Zealand's armed forces.
A list of local services and Anzac Day events across NSW can also be found on the RSL NSW website.
| Time | Activity | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am | Wollongong Dawn Service | MacCabe Park Cenotaph, Church Street, Wollongong | City of Wollongong RSL Sub-Branch: John Sperring (President) 0407 074 154 |
| 5.45am | Corrimal March | Start from Corrimal RSL Memorial Club on Princes Highway, then head towards Anzac Grove on Railway Street, Corrimal | Corrimal RSL Sub-Branch: Murray Bolton 0408 560 554 |
| 5.30am | Woonona Dawn Service | Woonona-Bulli RSL Memorial Club, 455-459 Princes Highway, Woonona | Woonona-Bulli RSL Sub-Branch: Phil (President) 0417 440 969 |
| 5.45am | Helensburgh Dawn Service | Charles Harper Park Memorial, Helensburgh | Helensburgh RSL Sub-Branch: Ian (Secretary) 0403 867 805 |
| 6am | Austinmer Dawn Service | Cenotaph, Austinmer Beach, Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Austinmer | Austinmer Thirroul RSL Sub-Branch: Will Lee (Coordinator) 0419 000 061 |
| 6am | Corrimal Dawn Service | ANZAC Grove, Memorial Park, Railway Street, Corrimal | Corrimal RSL Sub-Branch: Murray Bolton 0408 560 554 |
| 6am | Dapto Dawn Service | Dapto Memorial, Station Street next to Dapto Railway Station | Pam Bowmaker: 4228 6774 or 0401 422 411 |
| 6am | Port Kembla Dawn Service | Port Kembla Memorial, corner Allan Street and Military Road, Port Kembla | Dapto-Port Kembla RSL Sub-Branch: David Roberts, (02) 4261 1311 or 0478 609 498 |
| 6am | Thirroul Dawn Service | Cenotaph, William Woodward Memorial Park, Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul | Austinmer Thirroul RSL Sub-Branch: Will Lee (Coordinator) 0419 000 061 |
| 6am | Coledale Dawn Service | Coledale RSL Club, 731 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Coledale | Coledale RSL Sub-Branch: 4267 1873 |
| 7.45am | Windang Club Memorial Service | Club Windang Cenotaph, 2-6 Judbooley Parade, Windang The march will commence from the Lake Illawarra Hotel at 7.45am, assembly will be at 7.30am, and proceed to the Club Cenotaph, where the Commemorative Service will be held. | Club Windang: 4296 4044 |
| 10am | Stanwell Tops Memorial Service | Stanwell Tops War Memorial Park Stonehaven Road Stanwell Tops | Helensburgh Lions Club: 0407 942 436 |
| 10am | City of Wollongong March | Crown Street, Wollongong and various locations - see road closure information below | City of Wollongong RSL Sub-Branch: John Sperring (President) 0407 074 154 |
Wollongong CBD Road closures
Several roads in the Wollongong CBD will be closed on Saturday 25 April at the following times:
- Between 4.30am and 6.30am for the 5am Dawn Service
- Between 9am and 12pm for the 10am March.
For more details on the road closures, please read our Public Notice.
Other local services
The following local services will also be held close to Anzac Day.
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 19 April 2026 | Dapto Anzac March (organised by Dapto-Port Kembla RSL Sub-Branch) | The march will form up at 2pm opposite Dapto Ribbonwood Centre, 93-109 Princes Highway, Dapto. It will end at the Community War Memorial next to Dapto Railways Station. Everyone is welcome to attend. |
| Thursday 23 April 2026 | Wollongong Memorial Gardens ANZAC Service | See event for details |