Remembrance Day 2026 marks 108 years since the Armistice that ended fighting in World War I came into effect. At 11:00AM, Australians pause for a minute’s silence to remember those who died or suffered in wars and conflict.
If you can’t get to a local service or you’re seeking information about the event, you can still mark the day from home. Government websites let you watch the national ceremony, look up a relative’s service record, or find war memorials in your area.
All times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
Watch Remembrance Day 2026 live
The Remembrance Day National Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra begins at 10:45AM. Australia’s Federation Guard will be on parade, and members of the Diplomatic Corps will join a wreath-laying ceremony. The event is broadcast and available for catchup on ABC iview.
Later in the day, the Memorial’s Last Post Ceremony streams live on its YouTube channel from 4:30PM. Each evening, the ceremony shares the story of one name on the Roll of Honour. On Remembrance Day, it traditionally includes the eulogy for the Unknown Australian Soldier.
The Memorial notes the Last Post Ceremony reflects on the human impact of war and may be distressing for some viewers.
Look up a family member’s service record
The National Archives of Australia holds Army, Navy, and Air Force service records from both world wars, searchable through its database. A surname and service number is enough for a search, and the nominal rolls can help you find a service number.
First World War Army and Navy records can be viewed online, along with many Second World War records. Where a digital copy exists, you can view it in your browser and save it.
Find a memorial near you
Places of Pride is the Australian War Memorial’s national register of war memorials. Its interactive map allows you to locate cenotaphs, memorial structures, honour boards, and many other types of memorial.
The register relies on the community to fill the gaps. WIth an account, anyone can add a memorial to the map, share its story, or upload photos.
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