Remembrance Day falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Communities across New Brunswick will gather at cenotaphs, arenas and legion halls to honour those who served and those who didn’t come home. Below is what’s confirmed for 2026, followed by what to expect in the other major centres.
A note on accuracy: I could only find a published 2026 schedule for Saint John. For the rest of the province, I’ve listed last year’s format, which rarely changes, so you know what to expect. Please confirm times with your local Legion branch before heading out. The Royal Canadian Legion also has a ceremony locator on its website.
Confirmed for 2026
Saint John
The city has published its 2026 schedule:
- South/Central Peninsula, TD Station (99 Station Street): The public is asked to be seated by 10:20 a.m., and the service begins at 11:00 a.m. Parking at the Peel Plaza Parking Garage is free that day. Wreaths from groups, businesses, schools, families or individuals can be placed at the Cenotaph in King’s Square right after the central service. They can be bought at any Legion branch.
- West Side: A service at the Field of Honour, Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery (1650 Manawagonish Road) at 9:00 a.m., then another at the Legion Branch 69 Cenotaph (750 Manawagonish Road) at 11:00 a.m.
- North End: A wreath laying at Memorial Public Gardens (48 Seely Street) at 2:00 p.m.
What to expect elsewhere (based on past years)
Fredericton
The Provincial Remembrance Day ceremony takes place at the Fredericton Cenotaph downtown. In recent years it has been preceded by a parade from the Carleton Street Armoury, with the parade stepping off around 10:15 to 10:30 a.m. and the ceremony starting around 11 a.m. The city has also held a short service at the Marysville Cenotaph (Canada Street and Bridge Street). Check the City of Fredericton’s Remembrance Day notice for this year’s times and any closures.
Greater Moncton
Moncton has several ceremonies:
- Moncton Coliseum: Hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6, this is the largest ceremony in the province. Thousands attended last year. Doors open early, and it usually begins around 10:30 a.m. Plan to arrive well ahead.
- Sunny Brae Park: Branch 54 hosts a ceremony, with a parade from the Sunny Brae Legion (164 Broadway Street) along Broadway, Massey Avenue and Peter Street. Last year, traffic was held at those intersections around 10:45 a.m.
- Victoria Park and Shediac: Community ceremonies have also been held at Victoria Park, and at Pascal Poirier Park in Shediac, where a section of Main Street was closed from 10 a.m. to noon last year.
Smaller communities
Legion branches and towns across the province hold their own services, usually between 10 and 11 a.m. Recent years have included Oromocto, Millville, Nackawic, Chipman, Minto, Quispamsis (QPlex), Norton, Grand Bay-Westfield, St. George, St. Stephen, Riverview, Shediac, Sackville, Bouctouche, Harcourt, Rexton and others. Some outdoor services move indoors if the weather is bad.
Tips for attending
- Arrive early. Big indoor ceremonies like Moncton’s fill up, and outdoor crowds can be thick near cenotaphs.
- Dress for the weather. November in New Brunswick can bring rain, wind or snow. Ceremonies often go ahead regardless.
- Wear your poppy on the left, over the heart. Many people place theirs on the cenotaph after the service.
- Observe the two minutes of silence at 11 a.m., wherever you are.
- Expect closures. Roads along parade routes close briefly, and many businesses and government offices are closed. Confirm hours before running errands.
- Can’t attend? The National Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa is broadcast live on national news networks and on the Royal Canadian Legion’s Facebook page.
Lest we forget.
