Remembrance Day 2026 in Australia
There are 9 days until Remembrance Day 2026 in Australia — Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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About Remembrance Day 2026
Remembrance Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Remembrance Day, November 11, honors Australians who died in war, marked by one minute's silence at 11 a.m. Unlike US Veterans Day, it is an observance, not a public holiday — Australian businesses, schools and offices stay open.
Remembrance Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | November 11, 2027 | Thursday | — |
Holidays after Remembrance Day 2026
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 26, 2027 Australia Day 2027 (Tuesday)
- Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday 2027 (Friday)
Other holidays in November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | Mon | Recreation Day | State/territory holiday |
| Nov 3 | Tue | Melbourne Cup Day | State/territory holiday |
| Nov 27 | Fri | Devonport Show | State/territory holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Date rule
- November 11, whatever day of the week it falls on
- Legal status
- National observance — not a public holiday in any Australian state or territory
- Also known as
- Armistice Day (until after World War II), Poppy Day
- Key ritual
- One minute's silence at 11 a.m., the hour the 1918 armistice took effect
- First observed
- 1919, after King George V's call for silence across the British Empire
Frequently asked questions
What day is Remembrance Day in 2026?
Remembrance Day 2026 is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Is Remembrance Day a day off in 2026?
Remembrance Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Remembrance Day 2026?
There are 9 days until Remembrance Day 2026 (November 11, 2026) as of today.