National Sorry Day 1971, 1972 and onwards

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National Sorry Day is held on 26 May every year. It remembers the Stolen Generations, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, and acknowledges the ongoing impact of these removals. The day before the start of National Reconciliation Week, it is an observance, not a public holiday.

HolidayDateWeek numberDays to go
National Sorry Day 197126 May 1971 Wednesday21-
National Sorry Day 197226 May 1972 Friday21-
National Sorry Day 197326 May 1973 Saturday21-
National Sorry Day 197426 May 1974 Sunday21-
National Sorry Day 197526 May 1975 Monday22-
National Sorry Day 197626 May 1976 Wednesday22-
National Sorry Day 197726 May 1977 Thursday21-
National Sorry Day 197826 May 1978 Friday21-
National Sorry Day 197926 May 1979 Saturday21-
National Sorry Day 198026 May 1980 Monday22-
National Sorry Day 198126 May 1981 Tuesday22-
National Sorry Day 198226 May 1982 Wednesday21-
National Sorry Day 198326 May 1983 Thursday21-
National Sorry Day 198426 May 1984 Saturday21-
National Sorry Day 198526 May 1985 Sunday21-
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