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Armed Forces Day
The official UK Armed Forces Day site lists Armed Forces Day 2026 on 27 June and publishes events across the country.
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United Kingdom Civic, Remembrance & History observances
United Kingdom civic, remembrance and historical observances with verified UK scope.
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This hub includes remembrance traditions, civic anniversaries, institutional campaigns and historically significant dates associated with the United Kingdom. It keeps UK-wide, nation-specific and organization-led scope distinct where the source requires it.
Scope note: Inclusion does not establish a UK bank holiday, legal obligation or nationwide day off.
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Emmeline Pankhurst Day
A 2026 UK Parliament Early Day Motion recognises 14 July as Emmeline Pankhurst Day and ties the date to her birth. Historic England independently records Emmeline Pankhurst’s birth on 14 Ju…
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Holocaust Memorial Day
UK government material marks Holocaust Memorial Day annually on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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Magna Carta anniversary
The British Library catalogue dates Magna Carta at Runnymede to 15 June 1215, supporting June 15 as the historical anniversary date.
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National Police Memorial Day
The National Police Memorial Day organization states that the service is held on the nearest Sunday to 29 September and lists the 2026 service for Sunday 27 September in Belfast.
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National Windrush Day
UK government guidance states that 22 June marks National Windrush Day and ties funded activity to the Windrush story and anniversary
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Platinum Jubilee bank holiday
UK government material records the additional one-off bank holiday on Friday 3 June 2022 for the Platinum Jubilee weekend
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Remembrance Sunday
UK government and Royal British Legion material place Remembrance Sunday on the second Sunday in November; in 2026 that falls on 8 November.