Annual humpback whale day is back in 2026

Written By Dr Vanessa Pirotta

The 2026 official Annual Humpback Day logos. The second logo is a celebration of First Nation connections with Sea Country and whales. Artwork by Shane Allende.

Australia’s annual day to celebrate the arrival of humpback whales

Join this FREE online event to celebrate the arrival of humpback whales in Australian waters. Learn why they swim to Australia and how to keep them safe whale they are here. Hosted by the National Maritime Museum and CSIRO, this free online event is happening:

6 May 2026

Register FREE here

Why I created this.

People only protect what they know. If people are informed and on the lookout for whales, our efforts in keeping them safe can be more collective. That’s why Annual Humpback Day is hosted in May annually as means of timely communication for a wide audience. Plus, school students and home schoolers can learn along with real whale scientists.

Happening 6 May 2026. Always held the first humpback of every May.

Dr Vanessa Pirotta