Celebrating our diversity
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Our campuses come alive at various times each year to celebrate and raise awareness about the rich diversity of our University community. Here are some of the ways we are celebrating our diversity in 2026.
Reconciliation events and significant dates
Cultural and religious occasions of celebration
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Year of the Horse | 17 – 21 February |
| Ramadan | 18 February - 20 March* |
| Holi (Festival of Colours) | 3 - 4 March |
| Eid al Fitr | 19 - 20 March* |
| Easter weekend | 3 – 6 April |
| Vaisakhi (Sikh New Year) | 14 April |
| Anzac Day | 25 April |
| Vesak Day (Buddha Day) | 1 May |
| International Day of Yoga | 21 June |
| Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival | 25 September |
| Diwali | 8 November |
| Remembrance Day | 11 November |
| Hanukkah | 4 - 12 December |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
*Official observance dates to be decided.
Diversity and Inclusion
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Midsumma Pride March | 1 February |
| International Women’s Day | 8 March |
| Transgender Day of Visibility | 31 March |
| IDAHOBIT | 17 May |
| National Reconciliation Week | 27 May – 3 June |
| NAIDOC Week | 5 - 12 July |
| R U OK? Day | 10 September |
| World Mental Health Day | 10 October |
| International Day of People with Disability | 3 December |
Source: Department of Home Affairs 2026 Calendar of cultural and religious dates