National Close the Gap Day Dates. When is National Close the Gap Day in Australia?
National Close the Gap Day raises awareness about the health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. In the table below, you will find when National Close the Gap Day is officially marked and celebrated in Australia over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Saturday | March 24 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2013 | Thursday | March 21 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2014 | Thursday | March 20 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2015 | Thursday | March 19 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2016 | Thursday | March 17 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2017 | Thursday | March 16 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2018 | Thursday | March 15 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2019 | Thursday | March 21 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2020 | Thursday | March 19 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2021 | Thursday | March 18 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2022 | Thursday | March 17 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2023 | Thursday | March 16 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2024 | Thursday | March 21 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 2025 | Thursday | March 20 | National Close the Gap Day |
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