All members of the public are invited to participate in Remembrance Day commemorations across New South Wales.
In Sydney and throughout communities across the state, at local war memorials, schools, and in town centres, Remembrance Day is a time to come together to remember and reflect on the events that shaped our nation.
Official service at the Cenotaph
The 2025 NSW Remembrance Day service took place at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney, at 10:30am on Tuesday, 11 November.
The event was open to the public and everyone was encouraged to attend the service to pay their respects to the fallen.
Poppy Projections on the Sydney Opera House
The most noticeable symbol of Remembrance Day is the red Flanders poppy, with people encouraged to wear one on their left side to mark the day.
On Remembrance Day, the Sydney Opera House sails were illuminated with poppies at both dawn and at dusk to commemorate the service and sacrifice of our veterans and current serving personnel.
The 2025 Poppy Projections on the Sydney Opera House are proudly supported by Port Authority of NSW.
Purchase a red poppy and other Remembrance Day products from the Anzac Memorial’s online shop:
You can also purchase a red poppy to wear from RSL NSW Poppy Appeal volunteers in Martin Place on the day:
Significance of Remembrance Day
Originally known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day marks the signing of the peace agreement between Germany and the Allies that ended the Great War of 1914-1918.
The Second World War began just 21 years later, and this year we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the war. Almost one million Australians served during that conflict, which lasted close to six years.
Armistice Day was then renamed Remembrance Day and is now a day to remember and honour all Australians who have served.
Visit the NSW Office for Veterans Affairs website to learn more about the history and significance of the commemoration.
Further information
For more information about Remembrance Day, to make a donation or access support, please visit:
