Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November. In 2027, Remembrance Sunday falls on Sunday 14 November.
The dates of Remembrance Sunday, this year and in the years ahead.
When is Remembrance Sunday?
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Sunday, 9 November 2025 |
| 2026 | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday, 14 November 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, 12 November 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, 11 November 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, 10 November 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, 9 November 2031 |
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
What is Remembrance Sunday?
On Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday in November, the UK remembers the members of the armed forces who died in the two World Wars and in later conflicts. It falls on the Sunday closest to 11 November, Armistice Day, when the fighting of the First World War ended.
In 2026 it falls on Sunday 8 November.
The ceremony at the Cenotaph
The national service takes place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. At 11 o'clock a two-minute silence is held, marked by the firing of a gun, followed by the Last Post. The King, political leaders and representatives of the armed forces and the Commonwealth lay wreaths, and thousands of veterans march past.
Similar services take place at war memorials in towns and villages across the UK, often followed by a parade.
The poppy
In the weeks before, many people wear a red paper poppy, sold by the Royal British Legion to support current and former members of the armed forces and their families. The poppy became a symbol of remembrance because the flowers grew on the battlefields of Flanders, as described in the poem 'In Flanders Fields'.
Remembrance Sunday is not a bank holiday, but as it falls on a Sunday most people can attend a service. A few days earlier or later comes Remembrance Day itself, on 11 November.
Frequently asked questions
When is Remembrance Sunday 2026?
In 2026, Remembrance Sunday falls on Sunday 8 November.
Is Remembrance Sunday a day off?
No, Remembrance Sunday is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.
What is the difference between Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day?
Remembrance Day is always 11 November, the anniversary of the Armistice. Remembrance Sunday is the second Sunday in November, when the main national services are held.
Why do people wear poppies?
Poppies grew on the battlefields of Flanders in the First World War. The Royal British Legion sells them to support the armed forces community.