To watch Remembrance Sunday live on November 8, 2026, tune in before 11 a.m. GMT, when the two-minute silence at the Cenotaph in London begins. The UK government says the National Service of Remembrance will be shown on the BBC, Sky and ITV. Outside Britain, that’s 6 a.m. ET in the US and noon in Paris, Berlin and Madrid. Here’s the timetable, the confirmed details and the official ways to follow it.
Key facts (as of October 2026)
- The National Service of Remembrance is on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London.
- The two-minute silence starts at 11 a.m. GMT, and the service ends at about 11:25 a.m. before the Royal British Legion march past.
- The UK government lists the BBC, Sky and ITV as broadcasters; detailed 2026 TV times had not been published by late October.
When is Remembrance Sunday 2026?
It falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The service honors British and Commonwealth servicemen and women, military and civilian, who served in the two world wars and later conflicts. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport organizes it with the armed forces and veterans’ groups.
The official running order is below. All times are GMT, because UK clocks went back on October 25.
| Time (GMT) | What happens | US Eastern | Central Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Whitehall opens to the public | 3:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
| 10:30 a.m. | Detachments form up at the Cenotaph | 5:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| 10:50 a.m. | Participants process out to the Cenotaph | 5:50 a.m. | 11:50 a.m. |
| 11:00 a.m. | Two-minute silence, marked by guns fired by the King’s Troop on Horse Guards Parade | 6:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| 11:25 a.m. | Service ends; Royal British Legion march past begins | 6:25 a.m. | 12:25 p.m. |
US clocks change a week later, on November 1, so the US times above are standard time.
How to watch Remembrance Sunday on TV in the UK
In the UK, the main free-to-air coverage has traditionally been on BBC One. The government’s guidance confirms the service can be watched on the BBC, Sky and ITV. However, broadcasters usually publish exact times only in the final week or so.
For a sense of scale, BBC One’s coverage in 2025 ran from 10:15 a.m. to 12:40 p.m., according to TV Radar’s listings. Expect something similar, but check the BBC One and ITV1 guides on the morning itself. In addition, the government shares highlights on its social media channels after the event.
Rolling news channels
News channels have carried the 11 a.m. silence live in recent years. The BBC News channel and Sky News are the likeliest to stay with the service. Sky News also runs a free live stream on its YouTube channel, which is handy if you’re away from a TV.
How to watch Remembrance Sunday from the US and Europe
Abroad, rolling news is the most reliable route, because BBC iPlayer and ITVX are built for UK viewers. If you already get a British news channel through a TV package, that’s your best bet. Our guide to UK news channels in the USA lists the official options for American viewers.
If you’re a UK licence fee payer traveling in Europe, our article on BBC News abroad explains what works legally outside the UK. For more guides like this, see our Watch Abroad section.
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The Festival of Remembrance on November 7
The night before, the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance takes place at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday, November 7, 2026. There are afternoon and evening performances; the afternoon show runs from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
The 2026 TV slot hasn’t been confirmed yet. In 2025 BBC One showed it at 9 p.m., so look for a similar Saturday evening listing.
Where to watch Remembrance Sunday in person
You don’t need a ticket. The government says simply that “no tickets or passes are needed for the event.” The public can watch from the pavements along Whitehall and Parliament Street, but space fills fast and entry may be limited.
A few practical tips from the official guidance:
- Arrive early, since security checks take time and large bags are discouraged.
- Video screens are set up north and south of the Cenotaph, including near Horse Guards and Whitehall Place.
- A wheelchair-accessible area is on the west side of Parliament Street, first come, first served.
- Don’t take photos during the two-minute silence, and don’t fly drones.
Frequently asked questions
What time should I watch Remembrance Sunday on TV?
Tune in by 10:30 a.m. GMT to see the build-up. The silence itself starts at 11 a.m. GMT, which is 6 a.m. ET and noon in Central Europe.
Is Remembrance Sunday on BBC One in 2026?
The BBC hadn’t published its 2026 schedule by late October. The government lists the BBC as a broadcaster, and BBC One has carried the Cenotaph service in past years.
Can I stream the service for free?
In the UK, yes: BBC iPlayer and ITVX are free with the usual UK requirements, such as a TV licence for BBC iPlayer. Outside the UK, free live news streams such as Sky News on YouTube are the simplest official option.
