Australia Day is celebrated each year on the 26 January. The Rotary Club of Rutherglen co-ordinates and with the sponsorsip of the Indgo Shire runs the event in Rutherglen. The day commences with breakfast at 7:45, followed by the flag raising ceremony,  a presentation by a shire councillor and an Australia Day ambassador and finally presentation of Indigo Shire Australia Day Awards.

The Australia Day celebrations are held at Lions Park, Rutherglen.