When is Remembrance Day celebrated?
Quick answer: November 11th. In our practice tests 95% of 79 answers were correct, and the most common mistake is choosing “July 1st”.
Why is this the correct answer?
Remembrance Day is November 11th. Canadians observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. to honour those who served and died in wars, beginning with World War I which ended at the 11th hour on 11/11/1918.
Study Tip
Remembrance Day is a significant date in Canadian history that commemorates a major event. It is observed annually on the same day as a significant international event.
What should you know about this topic?
Remembrance Day is observed each year on November 11. On this day, Canadians remember the sacrifice of veterans and brave soldiers who served and died in wars and conflicts, from the First World War to today. Discover Canada explains that Canadians wear a red poppy and observe a moment of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The date marks the armistice that ended the First World War in 1918.
The poppy became a symbol of remembrance partly because of the poem "In Flanders Fields", written in 1915 by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian medical officer. Poppies grew on the battlefields where many soldiers were buried. Today, ceremonies are held at war memorials across Canada, and the national ceremony takes place at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Many people also honour peacekeepers and those who serve in the Canadian Forces today.
This question connects to the test topics of the World Wars, the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917, D-Day and Juno Beach, and the Canadian Forces. It also connects to the list of statutory holidays and important dates. Note that July 1 is Canada Day, which celebrates Confederation in 1867, and December 25 is Christmas Day. The phrase in the test question uses "celebrated", but Remembrance Day is really a solemn day of remembrance. Many workplaces and schools pause for two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.
Why are the other answers wrong?
- July 1st: July 1 is Canada Day, marking Confederation in 1867.
- October 1st: October 1 is not a national day of remembrance in Canada; Remembrance Day is in November.
- December 25th: December 25 is Christmas Day, not Remembrance Day.
What is the most common mistake?
Learners sometimes confuse Remembrance Day with Canada Day. Canada Day is July 1, while Remembrance Day is November 11, the anniversary of the end of the First World War.
How can you remember the answer?
"11-11-11": the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, when the First World War guns went silent.
Original data
How many people get this question right?
95% of 79 practice answers from about 61 people were correct. The most common wrong answer is "July 1st", chosen 4% of the time. The data covers practice tests on BecomeACitizen.ca from March 31, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
How hard is this question compared with others?
It is the 15th easiest of the 167 questions we have enough data to rank. The average for the Modern Canada chapter is 71% correct, and the average across all questions is 75%. You need 75% to pass the real test.
These are practice questions written from the official Discover Canada guide. IRCC does not publish the real test questions. See the full ranking in the 20 most-missed citizenship test questions or browse more Modern Canada questions.
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