Armistice Day 2025
Date: November 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Country: St. Pierre & Miquelon Public Holidays
Description
Armistice Day in Saint Pierre and Miquelon remembers the moment when fighting stopped at the end of the First World War. It marks the armistice signed on November 11, 1918 that ended large scale fighting in Europe.
The holiday always takes place on November 11 each year. People use the day to think about peace and the cost of war. The date is the same across France and many French territories.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a French collectivity. That means Armistice Day has the same national meaning there as it does in mainland France. The islands join the wider French memory and national reflection.
The day is significant because it honors those who served and those who were lost. It also reminds people of the value of peace, the need to remember history, and the shared bonds between communities and nations.
Traditions
In Saint Pierre and Miquelon people gather at the war memorials. Veterans and officials place wreaths. A short ceremony with a bugle call and a moment of quiet happens. Children sometimes carry small flags.
Churches hold brief services. Choirs sing and local hymns are common. Schools may present poems and drawings. Community groups lay flowers along the waterfront and in town squares.
Families meet for food after ceremonies. Seafood takes center stage. Fish stew, fresh cod and crab appear on many tables. People share simple cakes and coffee while talking about relatives and local stories.
Candles are lit at home windows in the evening. Flags fly at half mast and neighbors greet each other with respectful quiet.
Travel Tips
Many shops, banks, and some restaurants may be closed or have short hours. Ferries and public transport often run reduced schedules. Expect crowds and road closures near town squares during midmorning. Check timetables and bring ID and some cash.
Give yourself time to walk quieter coastal paths and visit small open cafes before or after ceremonies. Dress for wind and sudden weather changes. Follow local police directions, keep a respectful distance from events, and take photos only where allowed.