Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
Australians recognise Anzac Day as a day of national remembrance, which takes two forms.
Prior to Anzac Day former servicemen and servicewomen meet to take part in marches through the town. On Anzac Day commemorative services are held across the nation at dawn – the time of the original landing.
Keep up to date on this page with details about the ANZAC Day Events.
For further information please contact the Gawler RSL Sub Branch:
Phone: 8522 1382
Email: rslgawler@gmail.com
2026 Anzac Day Commemorative March
This year the RSL Gawler sub branch has announced that the Gawler March is returning on Sunday 19 April. The March will depart from Walker Place from 10:30am, along Murray Street to Pioneer Park.
On the eve of ANZAC Day, Friday 24 April, from 6pm to 10:30pm, the 608 Squadron of the Australian Air Force Cadets will conduct a Vigil at Pioneer Park. The Cadets will stand guard on all four points of the cenotaph, honouring the fallen soldiers and commemorating their sacrifice through ceremonial practices.
During this time the RSL with Gawler Apex and the Rotary Club of Gawler will host a movie screening with BBQ for the community to enjoy. The movie will start at 7pm.
2026 ANZAC Dawn Service
The Gawler RSL Sub Branch present the 2026 ANZAC Day Dawn Service.The Dawn Service will commence from 5:30am, Saturday 25 April at Pioneer Park, followed by a morning of activities at the RSL Gawler. The Pioneer Park Service is expected to be completed around 7am with pack up thereafter.