According to the broadcaster, we should all stay tuned on Saturday 27 January 2018 – as the Hottest 100 will be played that day instead.
‘Triple J will be freed up to celebrate Australia Day as its own event too,’ the statement read.
‘We have some new programming planned for 26 January (more on that later).’
The change in date came after increasing debate about whether the current date was appropriate for all Australians.
‘As the public broadcaster representing all Australians, Triple J and the ABC doesn’t take a view in the discussions,’ the statement continued.
‘However, in recent years the Hottest 100 has become a symbol in the debate about Australia Day.
‘The Hottest 100 wasn’t created as an Australia Day celebration. It was created to celebrate your favourite songs of the past year.
‘It should be an event that everyone can enjoy together – for both the musicians whose songs make it in and for everyone listening in Australia and around the world. This is really important to us.’
For more on the Hottest 100 visit the Triple J website here