Holocaust Memorial Day, established in 2000, is marked each year on 27th January – the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. On and around this day, schools and communities across the UK join together in national and local events to commemorate the victims of the Nazis and their collaborators and of more recent genocides, and to consider the contemporary relevance of the Holocaust.

How will you mark Holocaust Memorial Day?

Schools & higher education

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Corporate Events

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Civic services and government events

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Event enquiries received by Friday 11 December 2026 will be prioritised.

While we will do our best to accommodate all requests for January, some may need to be scheduled to later due to high demand.

Guidelines and Suggested Readings

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Ambassador events

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Teaching resources

Find free lesson plans, classroom materials, suggested readings and guidance for teaching about the Holocaust.

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We can help you plan a meaningful Holocaust Memorial Day event to remember the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust.