After sunset on Sunday 8 November 2026, the exterior façade of the Library of Birmingham will be illuminated in red, white and blue in tribute to Remembrance Sunday.
The lighting is a visible city-centre gesture of respect for those who have served, sacrificed and supported others through conflict.
A moment to remember
Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended freedoms and protected everyday life in the UK.
It honours the Armed Forces and their families from Britain and the Commonwealth, the emergency services, and all those who have lost their lives through conflict or terrorism.
The red, white and blue illumination reflects the colours of the Union flag and offers Birmingham residents and visitors a shared moment of reflection.
As dusk falls, the Library of Birmingham will join communities across the country in marking the occasion.
The national service
The National Service of Remembrance takes place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday.
It brings together British and Commonwealth service personnel, emergency services representatives and civilians, ensuring that no one who served or sacrificed is forgotten.
Members of the Royal Family, Cabinet ministers, Opposition leaders, former Prime Ministers, faith communities, Commonwealth High Commissioners and representatives of the Armed Forces, Merchant Navy, Merchant Air and Fishing Fleets attend the ceremony.
Acts of remembrance
Across towns, villages and organisations, communities will hold brief, non-religious Acts of Remembrance to remember those who have died in conflict. These local observances allow people of all backgrounds to pause, reflect and pay their respects.
The Royal British Legion, the UK’s leading Armed Forces charity, supports serving personnel, veterans and their families throughout their lives. Its Remembrance resources also include materials to help children and families engage with the meaning of Remembrance through stories, music and poetry.
