National Sorry Day 1983, 1984 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 198326 May 1983 Thursday21-
National Sorry Day 198426 May 1984 Saturday21-
National Sorry Day 198526 May 1985 Sunday21-
National Sorry Day 198626 May 1986 Monday22-
National Sorry Day 198726 May 1987 Tuesday22-
National Sorry Day 198826 May 1988 Thursday21-
National Sorry Day 198926 May 1989 Friday21-
National Sorry Day 199026 May 1990 Saturday21-
National Sorry Day 199126 May 1991 Sunday21-
National Sorry Day 199226 May 1992 Tuesday22-
National Sorry Day 199326 May 1993 Wednesday21-
National Sorry Day 199426 May 1994 Thursday21-
National Sorry Day 199526 May 1995 Friday21-
National Sorry Day 199626 May 1996 Sunday21-
National Sorry Day 199726 May 1997 Monday22-
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