National Day of Commemoration (Ireland)

State ceremony on the Sunday closest to 11 July remembering Irish men and women who died in past wars or serving with the United Nations.

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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day

Held normally at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, with a multi-faith service and a military ceremony. The date reflects the Truce of 11 July 1921. The Department of the Taoiseach leads on it.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Sunday 11 July 2027IrelandSet by a fixed rule

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