HOW WE REMEMBER

Remembrance is part of modern British life, culture and heritage. It becomes a particular
feature of the public calendar each year when public, private, formal and informal
Remembrance events take place throughout the UK.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

Remembrance Sunday, which falls on 11 November 2018, is a day for the nation to
remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our
freedom.

Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom (UK) honors the heroic efforts,
achievements and sacrifices that were made in past wars. The main observance is
on the second Sunday in November, but 2 minutes of silence is also made on
November 11.

Is Remembrance Sunday a Public Holiday?

Remembrance Sunday is not a public holiday. It falls on domingo, 11 de noviembre de 2018
and most businesses follow regular domingo opening hours in the United Kingdom.
The red poppy - a symbol of wartime remembrance.

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Observe Remembrance Day

People stop work to observe a moment of silence at 11am on November 11, which is the time
and date when hostilities formally ended after more than four years of battle during World War
I. Poppies are worn as a symbol of respect and tribute on Remembrance Sunday and/or
November 11.
The day is also marked by events such as memorial services, church services and parades. A
national commemoration takes place at Whitehall, a road in the City of Westminster in central
London.

Public Life
Remembrance Day is an observance and not a public holiday in the UK. Many businesses may
temporarily pause activity at 11am for 2 minutes of silence on November 11.

About Remembrance Day

Also referred to as Poppy Day or Armistice Day, Remembrance Day is observed in
Commonwealth countries, including Australia and Canada. Other countries such as the U.S.
have similar observances like Veterans Day. November 11 is the anniversary of the signing of
the armistice, which ended World War I hostilities between Allied nations and Germany in
1918.
Remembrance Sunday, which falls on 10 November in 2019, is a day for the nation to
remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our
freedom.
Below you can find information concerning the National Service of
Remembrance, as well as Remembrance Sunday dates for upcoming
years.

NATIONAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE AT THE

CENOTAPH

The National Service of Remembrance, held at The Cenotaph in

Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday, ensures that no-one is forgotten as
the nation unites to honour all who have suffered or died in war.
HM The Queen will pay tribute alongside Members of the Cabinet,
Opposition Party leaders, former Prime Ministers, the Mayor of London
and other ministers. Representatives of the Armed Forces, Fishing Fleets
and Merchant Air and Navy will be there, as well as faith communities and
High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries.

HOW CAN I TAKE PART IN THE NATIONAL

SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE?

Each year, veterans participate in the March Past. Places to take part in
the Cenotaph March Past on Remembrance Sunday 2019 will be
allocated through associations. If you are an individual wishing to apply
for tickets, please contact your relevant association.
The number of people who can take part in the March Past is limited to
10,000 people due to capacity and the amount of time participants can
reasonably be expected to stand. To achieve fair allocation and wide
representation of veterans, the Legion will be rigorously applying the
eligibility criteria for the March Past. This is an ex-service personnel
March therefore family representatives will not be eligible to participate.
Ex Service Associations can register there interest to take part in the
Cenotaph Parade by emailing Cenotaph@britishlegion.org.uk. Further
information on applying for tickets will be available in Spring 2019.