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 2026 · Wednesday
25 DecNext bank holiday after: Christmas Day
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? |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday 11 November 2026 | No |
| 2027 | Thursday 11 November 2027 | No |
| 2028 | Saturday 11 November 2028 | No |
| 2029 | Sunday 11 November 2029 | No |
| 2030 | Monday 11 November 2030 | No |
Other days that aren't bank holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Remembrance Day 2026?
Remembrance Day 2026 is on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
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.