Holocaust Memorial Day
A day on 27 January to remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and the victims of Nazi persecution and later genocides.
- UK
- USA (not marked)
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserHolocaust Memorial Day Trust
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2001
About the day
In the UK, Holocaust Memorial Day is supported by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, which sets a theme each year. The date marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945, and the 2027 theme is No Place for Prejudice.
2027 theme
No Place for Prejudice
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 27 January 2027 | UK, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 27 January 2028 | UK, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 27 January 2029 | UK, International | Same date every year |
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