Reconciliation Day in Belgium

Anniversary of the Armistice between the Entente and GermanyAt 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, the guns of the Western Front suddenly fell silent after more than 4 years of uninterrupted war. Germany signed an armistice. As the news spread, celebrations broke out in all cities and towns.

Since then, the Day of Reconciliation has been celebrated.

November 11 is a public holiday in Belgium. It is celebrated on the anniversary of the signing of the armistice between the Entente and Germany on November 11, 1918, and is considered a day of remembrance for all French and Belgian soldiers.