| Foundation Day | |
|---|---|
 The Norfolk Island convict settlement today | |
| Observed by | Norfolk Island |
| Type | Local |
| Significance | Date of landing of the first European settlers in 1788 |
| Observances | re-enactment ceremony |
| Date | 6 March |
| Next time | 6 March 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Australia Day, Western Australia Day |
Foundation Day is an annual public holiday in Norfolk Island commemorating the arrival of the original British settlers on 6 March 1788.[1]
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