Sorry Day

Sorry Day, officially known as National Sorry Day, is observed in Australia on May 26 each year. It commemorates the anniversary of the 1997 Bringing Them Home report, which highlighted the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families, a practice that caused deep trauma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. On this day, Australians reflect on this history and offer formal apologies, acknowledging the pain caused by these policies. It serves as a reminder of the importance of reconciliation and the ongoing efforts to heal relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.