The Day of Reflection in the United Kingdom is a day to remember those who died during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was initiated, as the National Day of Reflection, in 2021 by the Marie Curie charity, and was held on 23 March, the anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom.[1] In 2024 the word "National" was removed and the date was changed to Sunday 3 March 2024.[2] It took place on 8 March 2025 and 9 March 2026.[3] The event is supported by the Church of England[4] and the government.[3]
In 2022 the Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, wrote the poem "Only Human", which he read at the service held at York Minster on the National Day of Reflection.[5]
References
- ^ Duffield, Charlie; Bulbul, Nuray (23 March 2023). "When is the National Day of Reflection and the minute's silence?". The Standard.
- ^ "Day of Reflection 2024". Marie Curie. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ a b "About the COVID-19 Day of Reflection". Gov.uk.
- ^ "National Day of Reflection". The Church of England. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ "National Day of Reflection - Poem; Poet Laureate Simon Armitage - Only Human". The Association of English Cathedrals. 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
