Armistice Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Armistice Day is a public holiday in New Caledonia, honouring the memory of those who served and died in World War I. In 2026, Armistice Day falls on Wednesday 11 November. The holiday will be on Thursday 11 November in 2027. Even though this war took place over 100 years ago on the other side of the world, people strive to remember its importance and ensure it will never truly be “the forgotten war”. So deep is the French heritage in New Caledonia that nearly all holidays of France are also New Caledonia holidays. Some will lay poppies on the graves of World War I soldiers who died in combat on this day. And there are also speeches and history lessons given by certain clubs and organisations dedicated to making the memory of World War I veterans and casualties live on.
History
Armistice Day is a public holiday in New Caledonia, honouring the memory of those who served and died in World War I. Even though this war took place over 100 years ago on the other side of the world, people strive to remember its importance and ensure it will never truly be “the forgotten war”. Some will lay poppies on the graves of World War I soldiers who died in combat on this day. And there are also speeches and history lessons given by certain clubs and organisations dedicated to making th
How It's Celebrated
Armistice Day is a public holiday in New Caledonia, honouring the memory of those who served and died in World War I. The holiday will be on Thursday 11 November in 2027. So deep is the French heritage in New Caledonia that nearly all holidays of France are also New Caledonia holidays