Key Facts

• The UK will have a new national day on August 21 each year to remember terror victims, starting in 2026.
• The day will be held in a different location across the UK each year.
• This day was established after a campaign by families and survivors of attacks like the Westminster Bridge and Manchester arena incidents.
• UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis stated the day is to honor those affected by terrorism.
• The day aligns with the UN's International Day of Remembrance for Terrorism Victims, begun in 2017.
• A new support hub for victims will launch by next summer to provide short and long-term assistance.
• The government's review found that current support for terror victims needs improvement, leading to this initiative.
• Families of victims, like those from the Manchester attack, hope the day also educates people and recognizes survivors' bravery.