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Each year tens of thousands of activities take place across the UK to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD). As we get closer to January, explore our interactive map to see HMD activities happening in 2025. Enter your post code to find activities near you - those marked 'public' are open to everyone.

University of Greenwich - Talk/Exhibition Launch - HMD 2025 Public

University of Greenwich - Talk/Exhibition Launch - HMD 2025

Tuesday, 28 January 2025,

The University of Greenwich is marking the annual International Holocaust Memorial Day (IHMD), which takes place each year on 27 January, with a temporary exhibition called “International Holocaust Memorial Day – For a Better Future”.

Exhib...

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - A Musical Exhibition - HMD 2025 Public

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - A Musical Exhibition - HMD 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025,

Postscript is a concert to be hosted in honour of Holocaust Memorial Day in 2025, combining music and testimony of Holocaust survivors, victims and those affected. In holding a space for education and memorial, we aim to highlight the importance o...

Public

Charlton House Library - Book and resource display - HMD 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025,

we had a library display using the resources from the packs. We also had themed books available that were available to be loaned out. We chose a board selection of books around the theme including books on genocide and the holocaust. We included...

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council - Ceremony - HMD 2025 Public

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council - Ceremony - HMD 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025,

A service of remembrance where pupils from All Saints C of E Primary School in Wigston shared a poem, and reflections were delivered by local residents and faith leaders.
The event was attend by members of the council and the public.

Public

Royal Borough of Greenwich - Ceremony - HMD 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025,

The Royal Borough of Greenwich will bring residents, council and community leaders together for its Holocaust Memorial Day service on Monday 27 January. The annual event will take place at 10.30am in the Old Library at Charlton House, SE7 8RE.

Public

University of Southampton - Ceremony - HMD 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025,

The Parkes Institute at the University of Southampton will host on behalf of the city of Southampton a public event in the Sir James Matthews Building, 157-187 Above Bar, Southampton, from 18:00-20:00 (doors open 17:30). The Lord Mayor of Southam...

Release of musical work 'The Liberation of Auschwitz' - HMD 2025

Release of musical work 'The Liberation of Auschwitz' - HMD 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025,

Release of music in partnership with Help Musicians to mark the 80th anniversairy of the liberation of the camp, 'The Liberation of Auschwitz' for strings, piano and organ.

Now on Spotify and all major streaming platforms.

Public

LBBD - Public Remembrance Ceremony - HMD 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025,

The Holocaust Memorial Commemoration Day will take place on Monday, 27th January 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, outside Barking Town Hall in Barking Town Square. Although the itinerary is not yet finalised, the event is expected to include speeche...

University Jewish Chaplaincy - Talk for Students - HMD 2025 Private

University Jewish Chaplaincy - Talk for Students - HMD 2025

Tuesday, 28 January 2025,

During our weekly Bagel lunch for jewish students at UoB, we will host a 2nd generation speaker, through Generation2Generation that will share with our students the story of her mother, a Holocaust survivor.

Private

Fairchildes Primary School - Workshop - HMD 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025,

A group of year 6 students will begin by recapping their knowledge about about Judaism and WW2 (Nazi control) before moving on to learn about the holocaust. This will be done through discussion, art, videos and drama. The diary of Anne Frank wi...