Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Friday for Anzac Day, a public holiday commemorating military service members who fought and died during wartime.

Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered across Australia and New Zealand for dawn services and street marches to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day.

People across Australia and around the world have gathered to remember those who gave their lives during Anzac Day services. The solemn day began with dawn services, held in small suburban parks, state capitals and the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in Canberra, commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of all who served in the armed forces.