When is remembrance sunday

Remembrance Day , also known as Armistice Day or sometimes Poppy Day , is commemorated every year on and around 11 November.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in , the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare during the First World War. In many parts of the world, people observe a two-minute silence at 11am every 11 November, to remember those who lost their lives during the First World War as well as in more recent conflicts. This year it falls on 14 November.

Various concerts, church services and commemorative events usually take place across London on this day to remember the men and women who gave their lives in combat. The Armistice was signed by representatives of the Allies and Germany, declaring an end to the First World War with the cessation of hostilities on land, sea and air. By the end of September , the German high command had largely recognised that their military prospects had become hopeless.

Despite a late change of heart by the influential General Erich Ludendorff, any appetite for battle had escape the shattered German army after four years of gruelling conflict. An agreement was eventually agreed upon at 5am on 11 November, to come into effect at 11am Paris time.

Although it marked the end of all hostilities, the nations were officially involved in a state of war for seven more months, until the signing of the controversial Treaty of Versailles on 28 June In London, a national memorial ceremony takes place at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday every year.

A short religious service, included a two-minute silence is followed by a march-past including hundreds of military veterans. Outside the capital, most British cities hold events commemorating Remembrance Sunday, generally taking place at war memorials or public spaces and including parades, silent reflection and readings.

Key moments from Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph. Remembrance around the UK. Image source, Reuters. Prince Charles laid a wreath on behalf of his mother. Image source, Getty Images. Prime ministers and former prime ministers were among those to lay wreaths.

Services have taken place across the UK, including here in Aberystwyth. Image source, PA Media. A service was also held at the Cenotaph in Enniskillen. Last year saw a scaled-back service due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year crowds line the streets around the Cenotaph. In pictures: Remembrance poppy displays What is Remembrance Sunday? Charles and Camilla launch centenary poppy appeal 'When you lose a son you lose a part of you'.