ANZAC Day 2020

ANZAC Day | Saturday, 25 April 2020

ANZAC Day Services in London

The Australian and New Zealand High Commissions arrange three ANZAC Day services in London. Members of the public are welcome to lay a wreath, should they wish to do so, at the conclusion of both the Dawn Service and the Cenotaph Ceremony. Wreaths are available for a donation to the Royal British Legion, Poppy Appeal by calling +44 (0)1622 717172.

5.00 AM: Dawn Service (non-ticketed event)
Location: New Zealand War Memorial, Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7JZ
The main service will take place at the New Zealand War Memorial, Hyde Park Corner. The service will be approximately 45 minutes in length and is open to the general public. We recommend arriving as early as possible, from 3.30 AM.

11.00 AM: Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade
Location: The Cenotaph, Whitehall, SW1A 2ET
Following a march onto Whitehall, a requiem is read and at 11:00 AM, the High Commissioners for Australia and New Zealand will lay the first wreaths. Wreaths are then laid by representatives of the UK government, High Commissioners and Ambassadors, as well as representatives from various service and ex-service organisations.
The service will conclude at approximately 11:15 AM, allowing time for the short walk to Westminster Abbey.

12.00 PM: Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving
Location: Westminster Abbey, SW1P 3PA
The Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day commences at 12:00 noon. The service will last approximately one hour.

Ticket applications for ANZAC day services at The Cenotaph and Westminster Abbey are now open for a limited period.

ANZAC Day Services outside London City

The following services are not organised by the Australian High Commission. All questions should be directed to the venue.