When is International Holocaust Remembrance Day?

It is observed on January 27 each year.

How do people observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day?

Learn about the Holocaust and reflect on its lessons.

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Overview

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international memorial day on 27 January that commemorates the victims of the Holocaust. It was designated by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/7 on 1 November 2005. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp.

Observed each year on January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

The United Nations designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and coincide with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945.

The resolution establishing the day encourages member states to develop educational programs to instill future generations with the lessons of the Holocaust.

Quick facts

DateJanuary 27
TypeCultural / community observance
Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams

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Ways to observe

Learn about the Holocaust and its causes.
Study survivor testimonies.
Understand the dangers of hatred and antisemitism.
Observe a moment of silence.
Read survivor stories.
Reflect on the importance of human rights and dignity.
Stand against antisemitism and hate.
Support education and remembrance efforts.
Promote empathy and historical awareness.

Fun facts

January 27 marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945, a date chosen by the United Nations for remembrance.

Sources and attribution

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Holocaust Remembrance (United Nations)

External links may lead to third-party websites.

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FAQ

When is International Holocaust Remembrance Day?: It is observed on January 27 each year.
What is International Holocaust Remembrance Day?: International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international memorial day on 27 January that commemorates the victims of the Holocaust. It was designated by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/7 on 1 November 2005. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp.
How do people observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day?: Learn about the Holocaust and reflect on its lessons.

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