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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 ceremony

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Key information

Date: Monday 19 January 2026

Time: 11:00am to 12:15pm

Venue: Online

About the event

City Hall has worked closely with the Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) and The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) to create a ceremony that will commemorate victims of the Holocaust and provide time for reflection for those affected by more recent genocides.

The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 is 'Bridging Generations'. This theme encourages us all to engage actively with the past – to listen, to learn and to carry those lessons forward. By doing so, we build a bridge between memory and action, between history and hope for the future.


Watch the livestream

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This livestream goes live on Monday 19 January 2026, 11am.

Sensitive content: Due to the nature of the subject, some viewers may find this content upsetting. If you find any of the content upsetting, visit the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust's page on dealing with sensitive content.


Acknowledgements

With thanks to:

  • Holocaust Educational Trust
  • Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
  • Jewish Music Institute

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