At a glance
- When
- Wednesday 11 November 2026; road closures and bus diversions from about 8:00am to 1:00pm
- Ceremony
- National Ceremony at 10:45am on the Parade Ground; one minute of silence at 11:00am
- Tickets
- Not required; unreserved seating on site, reserved seating for accessibility needs
- Roads closed
- Limestone Avenue, Fairbairn Avenue and Anzac Parade near the War Memorial
- Bus
- Route 54 diverted in both directions; four stops near the Memorial closed
- Parking and shuttles
- The Australian War Memorial has not yet published details
- Official notices
- City Services ACT, Transport Canberra and the Australian War Memorial
Roads around the Australian War Memorial will be closed for the Remembrance Day service on Wednesday 11 November 2026 from approximately 8:00am to 1:00pm, and Transport Canberra will divert Route 54 in both directions over the same hours. The National Ceremony starts at 10:45am on the Parade Ground, and tickets are not required.
The Memorial’s own page says details on parking, road closures and shuttle bus services will be added closer to the date, so this guide uses the road closures notice from City Services ACT and the bus notice from Transport Canberra, both read on Friday 23 October 2026, and will be updated when the Memorial publishes more.
What time is the ceremony?
The Australian War Memorial’s 2026 program says the Remembrance Day National Ceremony will be held at 10:45am on the Parade Ground. At 11:00am, the Memorial says, Australians pause for one minute of silence.
- Tickets are not required to attend the ceremony.
- Public unreserved seating will be available on site.
- Reserved seating is available for visitors with accessibility requirements, and the Memorial has a booking link on its program page.
- The Memorial’s galleries will open to the public following the ceremony.
- The Last Post Ceremony is held every day of the year at 4:30pm except Christmas Day. On 11 November it traditionally includes the reading of the eulogy for the Unknown Australian Soldier.
Which roads will be closed?
City Services ACT says temporary road closures and traffic delays will be in place on Wednesday 11 November from approximately 8:00am to 1:00pm. The closures are:
| Road | Closed section |
|---|---|
| Limestone Avenue | From Treloar Crescent to Anzac Parade |
| Limestone Avenue | From Anzac Parade to Euree Street |
| Fairbairn Avenue | From Anzac Parade to Treloar Crescent |
| Fairbairn Avenue | From Creswell Street to Anzac Parade |
| Anzac Parade | From Currong Street to Limestone Avenue |
| Anzac Parade | From Fairbairn Avenue to Blamey Crescent |
You can read the City Services notice for the map it publishes. The notice says motorists should allow extra travel time and plan ahead.
I am driving to or from Canberra Airport. What should I do?
City Services advises road users travelling to and from Canberra Airport to use alternate routes to avoid delays, such as the Majura Parkway, or Hindmarsh Drive onto the Monaro Highway. If you are catching a flight that morning, leave extra time. Our Canberra Airport to City Rapid 3 guide has the bus timetable, although Transport Canberra’s notice for the day covers Route 54 only.
What happens to bus Route 54?
Transport Canberra says Route 54 will be diverted in both directions in Reid and Campbell on Wednesday 11 November from approximately 8:00am to 1:00pm. Four stops near the War Memorial will not be serviced, and each has an alternate stop:
| Closed stop | Location | Use this stop instead |
|---|---|---|
| 3473 | War Memorial on Fairbairn Avenue | 4665, Fairbairn Avenue after Treloar Crescent |
| 3474 | Fairbairn Avenue opposite the War Memorial | 2261, Fairbairn Avenue before Creswell Street |
| 4662 | Limestone Avenue opposite the War Memorial | 4660, Limestone Avenue opposite Campbell High School |
| 4663 | The War Memorial on Limestone Avenue | 4661, Campbell High School on Limestone Avenue |
Check the number on the stop pole against the table before you board. The notice on the Transport Canberra website includes a map. For fares and how to pay on Canberra buses, see our Canberra fares and MyWay+ guide.
Where do I park, and is there a shuttle?
The Australian War Memorial has not yet published parking or shuttle bus details for 11 November. Its program page, last updated on 16 October, says further information on parking, road closures and shuttle bus services will be added closer to the date. Until it does, we cannot say where to park or whether shuttle buses will run. Check the Memorial’s Remembrance Day program page before you leave.
Before you go
- The closures and Route 54 diversion both run from approximately 8:00am to 1:00pm.
- The ceremony is at 10:45am and the minute of silence is at 11:00am.
- Look for the Memorial’s parking and shuttle details on its program page.
- If you need reserved seating for accessibility reasons, book it through the Memorial.
- For bus help, call Transport Canberra on 13 17 10 during business hours.
Sources
- City Services ACT — Road closures for Remembrance Day event at War Memorial (checked 23 October 2026)
- Transport Canberra — Route 54 diversions near War Memorial on Wednesday 11 November 2026 (checked 23 October 2026)
- Australian War Memorial — 2026 Remembrance Day program (last updated 16 October 2026; checked 23 October 2026)
- Australian War Memorial — Remembrance Day 2026
Featured image: The Parade Ground and the Australian War Memorial, Canberra (photo: Shkuru Afshar / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the Australian War Memorial, City Services ACT or Transport Canberra. Closures and diversions can change; check the official pages above before you travel.