Remembrance Day is observed on November 11th every year in several countries to honor armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. It is also known as Armistice Day, and it marks the end of hostilities during the First World War. In most countries, Remembrance Day is observed on November 11th to recall the end of First World War hostilities. In Canada, Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday and is observed on November 11th. In the United Kingdom, Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November, which is the Sunday nearest to November 11th. At 11 am on November 11th, a two-minute silence is observed in the UK to remember the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.