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Borroloola Show Day

Friday, August 14, 2026

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The Borroloola Show is one of the smallest in the Northern Territory. The public holiday has historically been held on last Friday in June, but will be held on the third Friday of August from 2021 onwards. It is a holiday for the documented region around Borroloola. Borroloola has barely a population of 1000 people, and is about 50 km by river from the ocean at the Gulf of Carpentaria. The town is located on the Katherine to Normanton section of an adventure drive known as the Savannah Way, and this sometimes brings more visitors, especially fishermen and retiree holidaymakers, to the show.

History

The public holiday has historically been held on last Friday in June, but will be held on the third Friday of August from 2021 onwards This observance marks an important moment in history, observed annually as a day of reflection and commemoration.

How It's Celebrated

The public holiday has historically been held on last Friday in June, but will be held on the third Friday of August from 2021 onwards. It is a holiday for the documented region around Borroloola. The town is located on the Katherine to Normanton section of an adventure drive known as the Savannah W

Other Years

2026 Fri

14 Aug

2027 Fri

13 Aug

2028 Fri

18 Aug

2024 Fri

16 Aug

2023 Fri

18 Aug

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🌍 observance Jan 26

Australia

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📅 holiday Feb 10

Feast of St Paul's Shipwreck

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