Australia Day is the official National Day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January,
it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships at
Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove
by Governor Arthur Phillip. In present-day Australia, celebrations reflect the diverse
society and landscape of the nation, and are marked by community and family events,
reflections on Australian history, official community awards, and citizenship ceremonies
welcoming new immigrants into the Australian community.