Horsham marked Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday (January 27) with a wreath-laying ceremony in the town centre.

Horsham District Council, in partnership with the Horsham branch of the Royal British Legion, lowered flags to half-mast and layed wreaths at Horsham’s war memorial in the Carfax. A candlelight vigil was held in the evening.

The theme for the UK's Holocaust Memorial Day in 2026 is ‘Bridging Generations,’ a call to action encouraging everyone to connect the past, present, and future by actively learning from holocaust survivors and victims, sharing their stories, and committing to fighting prejudice and genocide.

Each year people from all backgrounds mark the day with ceremonies of commemoration and solidarity, remembering those who were murdered for who they were and to stand against prejudice and hatred today.