Hi everyone,
We wanted to remind you that some team members will be OOO in observance of Remembrance Day on November 11th. If you are unsure whether your office observes this holiday, please check with your local People Team.
Remembrance Day is a significant day in the calendar, also known as Armistice Day or Veterans Day in some countries. It marks the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
This day is dedicated to honoring the members of the armed forces who lost their lives in the line of duty. It is a day of reflection, gratitude, and deep respect for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their countries.
Many observe a two-minute silence at 11 am on this day to remember those who died. It's symbolized by the red poppy, a flower that bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I.
We hope you take the time off to reflect, rest, and spend time with your loved ones.
Thank you,
People Team
Hey everyone, 👋
Wanted to remind you that some of our team members will be Out of Office (OOO) on November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day. If you are unsure whether your office observes this holiday, please check with your local People Team.
Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day or Veterans Day is a holiday in some parts of the world. It marks the end of World War I ⏳🕚 - precisely on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
This day is all about paying tribute to the brave men and women in the armed forces who lost their lives in the line of duty. It's a day for reflection, gratitude, and deep respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their countries.
Many observe a two-minute silence at 11 am on this day to honor those brave men and women. The red poppy 🌺, a flower that bloomed in the harsh battlefields of Flanders in World War I, is a common symbol for the day.
We hope you take some time off to reflect, rest, and spend time with your loved ones.
Thank you! 🙏
People Team
Hi all,
Just a quick reminder that some of our team members will be Out of Office (OOO) observing Remembrance Day on November 11th. If you are unsure whether your office observes this holiday, please check with your local People Team.
We hope you take this time off to recharge and rest.
People Team
How to observe Remembrance Day at work
Several countries observe Remembrance Day, and businesses and schools are closed. If you have team members based in one of these countries, it's important to keep each other informed about diverse holidays and scheduled days off.
- United Kingdom: In the UK, Remembrance Day is also known as Armistice Day. The main observance is on the second Sunday of November, known as Remembrance Sunday, although two minutes of silence are also held on November 11th.
- Canada: Remembrance Day is a national statutory holiday in Canada, observed on November 11th.
- Australia: While Australia recognizes November 11th as Remembrance Day, the country's primary day of war commemoration is ANZAC Day on April 25th.
- New Zealand: Similar to Australia, New Zealand observes Remembrance Day on November 11th but the primary commemorative event is ANZAC Day on April 25th.
- France: Known as Armistice Day, it is observed on November 11th, with various ceremonies and moments of silence.
- Belgium: Armistice Day is also commemorated on November 11th, especially in regions heavily affected by the Great War.
The day is marked by ceremonies at war memorials, cenotaphs, and military graveyards. Many people wear red poppies, a symbol derived from the famous World War I poem "In Flanders Fields," which speaks of poppies blooming amidst the war-torn fields. At 11:00 am, a moment of silence is observed to remember those who gave their lives in service to their countries.
It is more than just a day off work or a break from our routine. For many, Remembrance Day is an opportunity to reflect on the values of courage, service, and sacrifice, exhibited by those brave men and women.
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