ANZAC Day on 25 April is a national day of remembrance and commemoration. This solemn day remembers all Australians who have served and died in war and on operational service, and the date marks the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps 1915 landing at Gallipoli, Turkey in WWI. Find out what services and events are happening on ANZAC Day around Sydney and the North Shore to remember them in 2025.
What is ANZAC Day and why is it important?
ANZAC Day is marked on the 25 April. This is the anniversary of the first campaign that led to major casualties for Australian and New Zealand forces during World War One.
In 2025, ANZAC Day is on Friday 25 April. To remember our fallen soldiers, you might want to attend a public commemorative service, the official NSW ANZAC Day Dawn Service or pay tribute by making a donation.
ANZAC Day is a public holiday. Retailers are not allowed to open until 1pm on ANZAC Day, unless they are exempt.
ANZAC Day Services and commemorations 2025
The Sydney CBD ANZAC Day March
Sydney’s ANZAC Day March gives participating veterans and the general public an opportunity to honour those who served in the defence of Australia or its interests, especially remembering those who paid the supreme sacrifice or otherwise suffered as a result of their service.
Spectators are invited to line Elizabeth Street and show their support for the brave men and women who have served their country, and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice or suffered as a result of their service.
The ANZAC Day March begins at 9am at the intersection of Martin Place and Elizabeth Street. It travels down Elizabeth Street and finishes at the end of Hyde Park at Liverpool Street at about 12.30pm.
ANZAC Day Dawn Service, Martin Place
The ANZAC Day dawn service at The Cenotaph in Sydney’s Martin Place begins at 4.30am. Thousands gather in the pre-dawn darkness to honour fallen soldiers. This year’s service marks the 96th anniversary of the first Dawn Service held at the Cenotaph in 1928.
The dawn service includes a catafalque contingent, an Ode of Remembrance, Last Post bugle call, a minute’s silence, a Reveille played on a bugle and the laying of wreaths.
ANZAC Day Services around Sydney’s North Shore
ANZAC Day Services in North Sydney
North Sydney Dawn Service
All are welcome to attend the ANZAC Dawn Memorial Service at North Sydney War Memorial in St Leonards Park, Ridge St behind North Sydney Oval. On-site seating is available for seniors and for those who require it.
Breakfast and drinks will be available after the service from The Greens North Sydney.
- Where: St Leonards Park, Fig Tree Lane, North Sydney
- When: 25 April, 5.45am
The Greens, North Sydney
Arrive early for the North Sydney Dawn Service and enjoy a coffee or sausage sizzle from the BBQ at The Greens carpark starting at 4:30am. Following the service, a special Greens breakfast will be available from 6am. In the afternoon, unwind with live entertainment and a 2up competition on the Green at The Greens, with tables bookable from midday.
Pre-Service | From 4:30am | Coffee Cart, Bacon, Egg & Sizzle
Dawn Service | From 5:45am | At the Norths Sydney War Memorial, Ridge St
Post Service | from 6am with Greens Breakfast
2-Up on the Green & Live Entertainment | From noon
Table bookings available from 12pm.
- Where: The Greens, 50 Ridge Street, North Sydney
- The Greens
ANZAC Day Dawn Service Mosman
The ANZAC Day Dawn Service will be held at the Parade Ground adjacent to Harbour Trust Headquarters on Best Avenue commencing at 5:30am on 25th ANZAC Day.
Parking is available on Georges Heights Oval, just a short walk to the Parade Ground. This is weather dependent.
Gunfire Breakfast at Frenchy’s Cafe at 6:30am.
- Where: Old Parade Ground, at Georges Heights, Suakin Drive, Mosman
- Mosman Council
ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Chatswood
In Chatswood, there will be an ANZAC Day Dawn Service starting with a march for Ex-Service Personnel at 4:45am (starting at the corner of Albert Avenue and Victor Street). The 5am ceremony will be held at the Garden of Remembrance (Orchard Street and Albert Avenue, Chatswood)
After the service, attendees are invited back to Chatswood RSL Club for morning tea.
ANZAC Day Services in Ku-ring-gai
Ku-ring-gai’s commemorations of Australia’s most solemn military day will commence with two dawn services at Roseville RSL Memorial and Bicentennial Park, West Pymble.
- 5am Dawn Service @ Roseville RSL Memorial Park, 62 Pacific Highway
- 5:30am Dawn Service @ Bicentennial Park, West Pymble
- 7.30am Service @ Wahroonga Park
- 9.30am Service @ Turramurra Memorial Park
- 10.30am Service @ St Ives War Memorial
- 11.30am Service @ St John’s Anglican Church Gordon
Details of dawn services, memorial services and events are also available at the council site.
ANZAC Day Services in Hornsby Shire
Dawn March & Service: 4.30am, Friday 25 April
Assemble at the front of the Club from 4.30am for the ANZAC March and Dawn Service, followed by Breakfast in The Showroom from 5.45am, with all Breakfast donations going towards RSL LifeCare, an initiative to provide support for veterans.
The Club will close from 8.30am and reopen from 910am, with services from The Brew Bar, then enjoy delicious meals in The Courtyard from 11.30am. Visit The Showroom from 1.30pm for Two-Up.
- Where: Hornsby RSL, 4 High St, Hornsby
- Hornsby RSL
Glenorie RSL, 3:15pm, Friday 25 April
There will be an afternoon march and service at 3:15 pm.
Service includes the Historical Army Tanks, Bikes and Jeeps, The Hills District Pipe Band, The RSL Sub Branch, Musicians, local school children and a guest speaker.
Assemble for the march at 2:45 pm in the Woolworths car park.
Enjoy live music throughout the day in ‘The Backyard’ along with 2UP in ‘Liam Maihi’ from 5pm.
- Where: 3 Post Office Rd, Glenorie
- Glenorie RSL
ANZAC Day services around Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Memorial Service at Manly Dam
- Avalon Beach RSL Sub-Branch – 5.50am dawn service, 10.45am march, 11.30am commemorative service
- Balgowlah RSL Memorial Club – 6am dawn service
- Brookvale & Mona Vale Ex-Services Club – 7am march from Brookvale Public School to Brookvale bus depot
- Collaroy RSL Sub-Branch – 5pm sunset service
- Dee Why RSL – 5.30am dawn service at Dee Why Beach
- Forestville RSL Sub-Branch – 5.30am dawn service
- Harbord Diggers – 7.30am commemorative service, PM Battle of the Beaches at Manly Oval
- Palm Beach RSL Sub-Branch – 6am dawn service, 10.30am march, followed by service
- Pittwater RSV Sub-Branch – 5.20am dawn service
- RSL LifeCare ANZAC Village (The War Vets) – 6am Veterans Parade Cenotaph
- Terry Hills – 10.30am arrival for 10.50 commemorative service, Frank Beckman Reserve War Memorial, 12 Yulong Avenue, Terrey Hills
Two-Up around Sydney’s North Shore
Two-up is an iconic Australian gambling game that gained popularity among Australian soldiers during the First World War as a form of entertainment and camaraderie.
The game is generally illegal throughout the year, with an exception made on ANZAC Day & Remembrance Day (11 November), to honour the soldiers who played it.
Players bet on whether the coins will both fall with heads (obverse) up, both with tails (reverse) up, or with a head and one a tail (known as “Ewan”). The game is traditionally played in pubs and clubs throughout Australia on Anzac Day, in part to mark a shared experience with diggers (soldiers).
The Greenwood
It wouldn’t be ANZAC Day without two-UP, and with North Sydney’s biggest 2UP Arena, there’s no better place to wave your fiver in the air than at Greenwood Hotel. They are open from 10:30am and will be donating $1 from every Carlton Draught sold to the Legacy Foundation.
- Where: The Greenwood Hotel, Miller Street, North Sydney
- Greenwood Hotel
The Norths
Join the Norths this Friday, 25 April to honour and remember the brave men and women who have served our nation.
Enjoy a day of reflection, mateship, and tradition, including the iconic Two-Up game from 1 PM.
Surround yourself with community spirit, pay tribute to our ANZACs, and take part in the day’s commemorations.
- Where: 12 Abbott St, Cammeray
- Website: https://norths.com.au/events/anzac-day/
The Mosman Club
Join The Mosman Club as they commemorate Anzac Day on Thursday, April 25th, at Mosman Club.
They’ll be open from 10 am onwards, with 2UP games running from 2-6pm. Catch the AFL match between Bombers and Magpies at 3:20 pm, followed by the NRL clash between Roosters and Dragons at 4:05 pm
Pay tribute to our heroes and enjoy a day filled with remembrance and sports.
- Where: 719 Military Rd Mosman
- Website: https://mosmanclub.com.au/event/anzac-day/
Other ways to commemorate ANZAC Day 2025
Bake ANZAC biscuits with your children
Baking ANZAC biscuits with your children is a great way to celebrate ANZAC Day, and is a time-honoured tradition to mark our country’s National Day of Remembrance. The famed biscuits were sent by wives and other women to sustain the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during World War I. The combination of golden syrup and oats, and the absence of eggs, meant the goods traveled long distances without spoiling. Click here for the recipe.
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