Is Remembrance Day a bank holiday?
No. Remembrance Day (11 November) and Remembrance Sunday are not bank holidays. A two-minute silence is observed at 11am.
NoNot a UK bank holiday
11 NovRemembrance Day 2027 · Thursday
27 DecNext bank holiday after: Christmas Day
Is it a day off anywhere in the UK or Ireland?
| Nation | Remembrance Day 2027 | Nearest bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales | Normal day | Christmas Day Monday 27 December 2027 |
| Scotland | Normal day | St Andrew's Day Tuesday 30 November 2027 |
| Northern Ireland | Normal day | Christmas Day Monday 27 December 2027 |
| Republic of Ireland | Normal day | October bank holiday Monday 25 October 2027 |
What it means for work and shops
Remembrance Sunday is the second Sunday in November, when the national service is held at the Cenotaph in London.
Looking for a nearby bank holiday? See Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Remembrance Day dates
| Year | Date | Bank holiday? |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 11 November 2027 | No |
| 2028 | Saturday 11 November 2028 | No |
| 2029 | Sunday 11 November 2029 | No |
| 2030 | Monday 11 November 2030 | No |
| 2031 | Tuesday 11 November 2031 | No |
Other days that aren't bank holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Remembrance Day 2027?
Remembrance Day 2027 is on Thursday 11 November 2027.
Is Remembrance Day a day off work?
Only if your employer or contract gives it as a day off. There is no legal right to time off, and no extra pay is required, because it is not a bank holiday.
Is Remembrance Sunday a bank holiday?
No. Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday in November) is not a bank holiday, and neither is Armistice Day on 11 November.