National Apology Day is observed annually on February 13 in Australia. This day commemorates the first national apology made by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to the Indigenous Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly addressing the trauma experienced by the 'Stolen Generations'—children forcibly removed from their families during the assimilation era. The apology, issued in 2008, aimed to initiate a federal government agenda for rehabilitation, justice, and reconciliation. Observances typically include public gatherings where people reflect on the historical injustices and their impact on Indigenous communities. The day is distinct from National Sorry Day, which is celebrated on May 26 and marks the tabling of the "Bringing Them Home" report that highlighted the forced separations and recommended formal apologies and funding for rehabilitation.