Holocaust Memorial Day

26 January 2026

Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on Tuesday 27 January, and is a date to remember all those murdered during the Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups, and in more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.

To mark the day, we’ll be hosting a ceremony where elected members, officers, and representatives from the Derbyshire Jewish Community will each make a speech ahead of lighting a candle as an act of remembrance.

Colleagues are invited to attend the event which takes place in reception at County Hall from 1pm on Tuesday 27 January.

A short film telling the story of a holocaust survivor will be on display in Committee Room 4 from 12.30pm to 2pm and there will also be a display with further information available.

Find out more about Holocaust Memorial Day.