National Police Remembrance Day ~ 29 September 2026 ~
On 29 September each year,we honour the lives and service of police officers who have been killed in the line of duty or as a result of their duties. National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD) is a solemn occasion to pay tribute to the courage, commitment and dedication of those who serve to protect our communities.
This year holds special significance as we mark the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the national Police Memorial.
Commemorative Services will be held on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, including the National Police Remembrance Day National Service, which will commence with a march from the AFP Headquarters in Barton to the National Police Memorial.
We invite all those who are able to join us in Canberra to stand together in remembrance, reflect on the sacrifices made by our fallen officers, and honour their enduring legacy.
Event details: National Police Remembrance Day National Service
Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Time: The Kings Avenue street march commences from Blackall Street at 4:20pm
The National Service commences at 5:00pm
Where: National Police Memorial, Wendouree Dr, Parkes ACT 2600
Live Stream: The Service will be streamed via VIMEO.
Details: Ahead of the National Service, members of policing agencies from across Australia will march from the Edmund Barton Building in Barton, along Kings Avenue to the National Police Memorial. The march will commence at 4:20pm, and members of the public are encouraged to line Kings Avenue to observe and support this moving tribute.
Upon the march’s arrival at the National Police Memorial. the National Police Remembrance Day National Service will begin at 5:00pm. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the service.
Please note that this is an outdoor event. Guests are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day.
Parking: There will be no access to, nor parking available on, Wendouree Drive. All guests are requested to utilise paid parking areas either across Parkes Way at Russell Offices or across Kings Avenue bridge.
Road Closures: To allow for the march, Kings Avenue will be closed between AFP Headquarters and the National Police Memorial between 4:05pm and 4:45pm. You will need to consider this when planning your route to the NPM and your parking options. There is strictly no vehicle access to Kings Avenue during the march.
We will continue to update this page with each jurisdiction’s service details as we receive it.
New South Wales – National Police Remembrance Day – NSW Police Public Site
Northern Territory – Events | NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services
Darwin Event
Date: 29 September 2026
Time: 8:00am
Location: St Mary’s Star of the Sea Cathedral
Details: There will be a morning service and wreath laying ceremony conducted by NTPF Chaplain Gaelene Reilly at the Cenotaph on the Darwin Esplanade at 8:00am. This service will then be followed by a march, The Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF), Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australian Border Force (ABF) Colours and serving and retired police officers. For those members wishing to participate, the march will form-up outside Darwin Police Station at 9:15am. The main service will be held at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Cathedral, Smith Street Darwin City commencing at 9:45am.
Katherine Event
Date: 29 September 2026
Time: 9:00am
Location: Graveside of Constable William ‘Bill’ Condon, Katherine Memorial Cemetery.
Details: The service will be followed by morning tea at the Cemetery Rotunda.
Tennant Creek Event
Date: 29 September 2026
Time: 9:00am
Location: Graveside of Constable Maxwell Gilbert, Tennant Creek Regional Cemetery.
Details: The service will be followed by morning tea at Tennant Creek Police Club.
Alice Springs Event
Date: 29 September 2026
Time: 10:00am
Location: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Hartley Street Alice Springs.
- March: The NTPF and AFP Colours and serving and retired police officers. For those members wishing to march, the march will form-up outside Alice Springs Police Station at 9:25am.
- Service: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Hartley Street Alice Springs, 10:00am. The service will be followed by morning tea on the lawns adjacent to the church.
Nhulunbuy Event
- Nhulunbuy Police Station, 10:00am. The service will be followed by morning tea at the Nhulunbuy Police Station.
Queensland – National Police Remembrance Day | QPS
South Australia – SAPOL – Events
No public events.
Tasmania – Media Releases – Tasmania Police
Event Name: National Police Remembrance Day
Date: Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Tasmania Police Academy, 151A South Arm Road, Rokeby TAS 7019
Livestream: Available upon request
RSVP: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 6173 2000
Additional Information: Parking is available onsite.
Victoria – National Police Remembrance Day
Event name: National Police Remembrance Day 2026
Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Time: 10am
Where: National Police Memorial, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Details: The march will commence at Princes Bridge at 10:00am and proceed down the St Kilda Road service lane to the Victoria Police Memorial. A remembrance service will then be held at the Victoria Police Memorial from 10.20am to 11:20am.
Western Australia – Police Remembrance Day
No public events.
If you wish for further information regarding the National service, please check with AFP Ceremonial & Protocol team at [email protected]