The United States Congress established the Days of Remembrance as the nation’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust. Each year state and local governments, military bases, workplaces, schools, religious organizations, and civic centers host observances and remembrance activities for their communities. These events can occur during the Week of Remembrance, which runs from the Sunday before Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom Hashoah) through the following Sunday.

Are you interested in organizing an observance? We’re pleased to offer a wide selection of resources featuring many themes and historical anniversaries that will help you find the most appropriate focus for your community.

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  Why We Remember the Holocaust

  Watch this video to learn about Days of Remembrance and why we as a nation commemorate the Holocaust. You may also want to use the video in your event.

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  Organizing a Remembrance Event

  Explore a variety of resources—from videos and program templates to poster sets and PowerPoint presentations—designed to help you plan your event.

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  Resources at a Glance

  See a comprehensive listing of all our resources organized by type.

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  More Ways to Remember

  Days of Remembrance programs take many forms. Be a part of this nationwide effort to remember the Holocaust, and let us know how you’re commemorating the Days of Remembrance.

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  Museum Remembrance Events

  See the events we have planned in Washington during Days of Remembrance.

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  National Days of Remembrance Event Map

  Browse Days of Remembrance events in your area, or add your own.

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  Request a Free DVD

  This free DVD features presentation-quality videos you can use in your commemoration or classroom.