Remember to remember
11 November marks the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I.
Every year since 1919, many nations have paused on Remembrance Day (11 November) in memory of their fallen service people.
It’s a day for people to acknowledge the service personnel who have died while serving, including in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, people in Australia and many other countries pause for a minute of silent reflection in memory of those who died while in military service.
Whether you observe a minute’s silence at 11am, wear a poppy or attend a service, help keep the legacy of our service people alive on Remembrance Day.
Get involved this Remembrance Day
Plan your Remembrance Day
Learn where and how you can commemorate on 11 November. Find a service, read our FAQs and more.
Learn moreFree Remembrance Day resources
Discover free tools and tips to help you commemorate in your community, in your workplace or at home.
See moreSupport the Poppy Appeal
Donate to the RSL Poppy Appeal to help support veterans and their families.
Donate todayFind a service near you
RSL Remembrance Day services will be held Australia-wide on 11 November. These events are free and open to everyone in the community.
To find your nearest Remembrance Day service, click your state on the map.
Draw to Remember
Draw to Remember invites primary school students to take part in a creative Remembrance Day activity that helps them learn about the significance of 11 November.
The activity encourages children to reflect on remembrance by expressing their learnings or personal connections through chalk art.
Simple and adaptable, Draw to Remember allows children of different primary school ages to practise their artistic skills while helping to keep remembrance alive.
#RememberToRemember
Use #RememberToRemember on your social media channels to share what Remembrance Day means to you, or how you will be commemorating the day.
Remembrance Day FAQs
The red poppy is an internationally recognised symbol of remembrance. Inspired by the poppies that grew on the battlefields of World War I, it is worn to honour those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in military service.
Yes. ANZAC Day commemorates the service and sacrifice of all Australians and New Zealanders who have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Remembrance Day specifically honours those who died while serving their country and is observed on 11 November each year.