National Service of Remembrance, Sunday 9 November 2025

The National Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday, 9 November, at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London. The service begins at 11am and honors the British and Commonwealth military and civilian personnel who served in the two world wars and later conflicts.

Event Coordination and Participation

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) organizes the ceremony, working with government departments, the Armed Forces, and veterans' groups. The public can watch the event from pavements along Whitehall and Parliament Street with no tickets or passes required.

Security and Access

All attendees will undergo security checks. Entry may be restricted if the area reaches capacity.

Viewing Locations and Facilities

Video screens will be available north of the Cenotaph, near the green in front of the Field Marshal Montgomery statue.
Additional screens will be located at the lay-by outside Dover House, between Horse Guards and Downing Street, and near the junction of Whitehall Place.

“The service will commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women involved in the two world wars and later conflicts.”

The event encourages public participation while ensuring safety and accessibility through organized viewing areas and security measures.

Summary: The 2025 National Service of Remembrance on 9 November will honor military and civilian service with public access, security screenings, and multiple viewing points along Whitehall.

GOV.UK — 2025-11-06