Western Australia Day (WA)

When is Western Australia Day (WA) 2022?

Western Australia Day is a public holiday in Western Australia observed on the first Monday in June each year to honor the establishment of the Swan River Colony in 1829. Previously known as Foundation Day, Western Australia Day is often called WA Day.

In 2026, WA Day falls on June 6 this year. Western Australia does not observe the Queen's Official Birthday public holiday in June as the other Australian states do; rather, it is observed in September or October.

Western Australians commemorate WA Day as a public holiday and as the foundation for the Western Australian of the Year Awards, which honor outstanding performance in the following areas: community, Aboriginal, professions, sport, youth and arts & culture

History Of Western Australia Day

Western Australia Day, previously known as Foundation Day, marks the origin of the Swan River Colony, located near Perth today. The colony was founded in 1829 by Europeans to maintain the territory for the British Empire, although the French were also interested. After a few years, the land was renamed Western Australia in 1832.

Western Australia Day is observed on the first Monday of June each year. To recognize aboriginals, the government renamed the celebration Western Australia Day in 2012.

Western Australia Day Facts

• Western Australia is Australia's largest state, covering an area of more than 2,500,000 km2. It takes up one-third of Australia.
• Western Australia's fisheries are key producers of lobster, prawns, and pearls to the world.
• Willem de Vlamingh, a Dutchman, was the first to discover the Swan River in 1697. He was the adventurer who named the river after the river's black swans.
• Western Australia accounts for 70% of Australia's gold production.

Western Australia Day Quotes

"Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say. This was their finest hour." - Former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill .

Activities And Things To Do On Western Australia Day

• Free festivals are held throughout Australia to commemorate WA Day, notably in Mandurah, Albany, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Onslow, Geraldton, Port Hedland and Newman.
• Go to Perth and see the Swan Bell Tower. It is among the biggest musical instruments on Earth, with the same name as the original colony.
• To commemorate WA Day, Elizabeth Quay hosts the live music festival SOTA, which includes everything from alt-rock to Australian hip-hop.
• Watch the British Empire and the colonization documentary that produced the holiday we celebrate today. British Empire in Color, The Story of India, and Empire are a few of our favorites.
• The Western Australian of the Year Awards is the centerpiece of WA Day. Local residents can buy Gala Dinner tickets, while others can watch it online.
• Enjoy a barbecue with your friends and family. Spend the long weekend outside in the cold weather.
• Use the hashtags #WesternAustraliaDay, #WADay, and #SwanRiverColony on social media to raise awareness for the day.

Western Australia Day (WA) Observances

Year	Date	Day	Holiday
2024	3 Jun	Mon	Western Australia Day (WA)
2023	5 Jun	Mon	Western Australia Day (WA)
2022	6 Jun	Mon	Western Australia Day (WA)

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