International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
On 27 January the UN remembers the victims of the Holocaust, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2005
About the day
The UN General Assembly set the day in 2005. It honours the victims of the Holocaust and warns against hatred, bigotry and antisemitism, linking remembrance to the protection of human rights today.
2026 theme
Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 27 January 2027 | UK, USA, International, Canada, New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 27 January 2028 | UK, USA, International, Canada, New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 27 January 2029 | UK, USA, International, Canada, New Zealand | Same date every year |
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