About Armistice Day
In the UK, the official ceremonies related to the end of the hostilities in the first world war take place on the Sunday nearest November 11th. Armistice Day is still observed on November 11th. It is not a public holiday, but many people will still observe a minutes silence at 11AM GMT.
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