About Merchant Navy Day
| How long until Merchant Navy Day? | |||
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| Dates of Merchant Navy Day | |||
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2026 Canada
Thursday, September 3rd
2025 Canada
Wednesday, September 3rd
2024 Canada
Tuesday, September 3rd
2023 Canada
Sunday, September 3rd
2022 Canada
Saturday, September 3rd
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| Summary | |||
| Merchant Navy Day is observed in the UK and Canada, honouring the sacrifices made during war and conflict. | |||
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| Merchant Navy Day internationally | |||
Following many years of lobbying to bring about official recognition of the sacrifices made by merchant seafarers in two world wars and since, Merchant Navy Day became an official day of remembrance on 3 September 2000.
Every year Seafarers UK promotes the Red Ensign, the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag, to be flown on 3rd September on civic buildings and landmark flagpoles. Parish, community, town, city, district and borough councils were all invited to take part, along with higher-tier local authorities and governments.
