Direct answer:
Besides the United States, several countries commemorate veterans of World War
I and World War II on or near November 11. Notably, Britain, Canada,
Australia, and France observe Remembrance/Garrison-style commemorations around
that date. Expanded context:
- United Kingdom: Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November, close to November 11, with two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m. on or near Armistice Day. Remembrance Sunday is the principal national commemorative day in Britain [Britannica overview of Veterans Day; Remembrance Sunday context].
- Canada: Remembrance Day is observed on November 11 as a national day of remembrance for those who served in the World Wars and later conflicts, with ceremonies often at cenotaphs and moments of reflection nationwide [Britannica overview; Canadian Remembrance Day tradition].
- Australia: Observances happen on or around November 11, including services and the national minute of silence to honor veterans, aligning with Armistice Day traditions [Britannica overview; Commonwealth-era remembrance practices].
- France: Armistice Day on November 11 is a national holiday commemorating the end of World War I, with ceremonies at national monuments and cemeteries, and similar observances across many towns and cities [Britannica overview; Armistice Day history].
Other notes:
- In many Commonwealth countries (e.g., the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc.), the day is often framed as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day, with two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m. on November 11 or on the nearest Sunday, reflecting the original armistice moment in 1918.
- Some countries mark related commemorations on or near November 11 for national independence or military honors, but the most widely recognized near-date observances for WWI/WWII veterans are in the four nations listed above.
If you’d like, I can tailor this to a specific country’s customs (ceremonies, symbols, or typical rituals) or add a quick comparison table.
