--- title: Remembrance Day - 11 November. Lest We Forget. description: Remembrance Day 2026. image: https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/Culture%20and%20Community/remembrance%20day.png --- [![PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/PFM%20Internal%20Comms/PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png?width=300&height=107&name=PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150.png "PRG-Endt-Horz-RGB150")](https://programmed.com.au/) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) - [Intranet](https://intranet.programmed.com.au/) - [Home](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub) ![Remembrance Day - 11 November. Lest We Forget.](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Internal%20Comms/Culture%20and%20Community/remembrance%20day.png) # *Nov 10, 2026, 10:30:00 AM | [Culture & Community](https://blog.programmed.com.au/newshub/tag/culture-community)* Remembrance Day - 11 November. Lest We Forget. Remembrance Day 2026. As we approach Remembrance Day on Wednesday, 11 November, we take time to remember those who lost their lives through military service, recognise those who have served, and reflect on the impact of war and conflict on individuals, families and communities. Remembrance Day may hold different significance for each of us. For those who wish to mark the day, 11am is an opportunity to pause for a minute of silence and reflect. --- Taking a moment to remember How we connect with Remembrance Day will be personal. For some, it may have personal or family significance, while for others it may simply be an opportunity to pause and reflect on the impact of conflict and the importance of peace. There are many ways people may choose to recognise Remembrance Day. Some ways to pause, reflect or mark the day include: - Pausing for reflective a minute of silence at 11am. - Wearing a red poppy as a symbol of remembrance. - Attending a local commemorative service or wreath-laying ceremony. - Learning more about the history and significance of Remembrance Day and the stories of those who served. - Supporting veterans and their families through community initiatives, volunteering or donations. For those interested in learning more, the following resources provide further information about the history and significance of Remembrance Day, remembrance traditions and commemorations across Australia and New Zealand. - [**Australia - Remember to Remember**](https://remembertoremember.com.au/?utm_campaign=HR%20News&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_IqF9PO8gwrTMGFzepTPKQolmwZLMykLicZG4GtIsXNVMPpiF9HzyC2nSl1iJwb4CyrGXK) - [**New Zealand - Armistice Day 2026**](https://www.mch.govt.nz/events/armistice-day-2026-commemoration?utm_campaign=HR%20News&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_IqF9PO8gwrTMGFzepTPKQolmwZLMykLicZG4GtIsXNVMPpiF9HzyC2nSl1iJwb4CyrGXK) --- A conversation for your team Remembrance Day can also provide an opportunity for teams to come together, learn a little more about the day and take a moment for reflection. To support this, we’ve prepared a Remembrance Day toolbox talk for leaders to share with their teams where appropriate. It provides some background on Remembrance Day, the story behind the red poppy and the Ode of Remembrance, as well as simple ways to recognise the day and start a thoughtful conversation with your team. The toolbox talk is designed to be flexible, recognising that people will have different experiences and connections to Remembrance Day. [Download the Remembrance Day toolbox talk](https://blog.programmed.com.au/hubfs/Remembrance%20Day%20Toolbox%20Talk-1.pdf?utm_campaign=HR%20News&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email)   --- Support is available We recognise that Remembrance Day can bring up different thoughts, memories or emotions, particularly for people with personal, family or community connections to military service or conflict. Sonder is available 24/7 for wellbeing, medical, mental health and personal safety support. 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