National Police Remembrance Day honours the dedicated police officers who have died in the line of duty.
Victoria Police and the community pay their respects to the officers who have lost their lives over the past 12 months while serving their community.
National Police Remembrance Day is observed on 29 September.
The Blue Ribbon Foundation also holds Victoria's Blue Ribbon Day on the same date.
National Police Remembrance Day 2026 services
The Melbourne National Police Remembrance Day march and service will be held on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
The march will commence at Princes Bridge at 10am and proceed down the St Kilda Road service lane to the Victoria Police Memorial.
A remembrance service will then be held at the Victoria Police Memorial from 10.20am to 11.20am.
End of Day Reflection
The official closing of National Police Remembrance Day will be held at Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
The End of Day Reflection and the lowering of the Police Flag will commence at 4.30pm on Tuesday 29 September at the Victoria Police Memorial, corner of fifth road and sixth avenue.
All police members and their families are invited.
Regional services
Regional services will also be held across the state. Details of the events are below.
| Regional location | Time and date | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat | 11am, Monday 28 September | Holy Trinity Anglican Church 47 High Street, Ararat, 3377 (main entrance at 32 View Point St) Light lunch at Trinity Hall after |
| Bannockburn | 9.30am, Tuesday 29 September | Bannockburn Police Station 51 High St, Bannockburn, 3331 |
| Bendigo | 10am, Wednesday 30 September | St Paul’s Anglican Church 4 Myers St, Bendigo, VIC 3550 |
| Hamilton | 10am, Tuesday 29 September | Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, forecourt. 113 Brown St, Hamilton 3300 |
| Rosebud | 10.30am, Tuesday 29 September | Rosebud RSL 117 Eastbourne Rd, Rosebud, 3939 |
| Shepparton | 10.30am, Tuesday 29 September | Monash Park, Shepparton Morning tea in the Senior Citizens Centre (in the main hall, enter from the Welsford St entry) |
Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance
The Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance is an annual event. It is a national ride from police memorials around the country to the National Police Memorial in Canberra.
Riders head to Canberra's National Police Memorial to remember their mates who have fallen.
Raise money for Police Legacies
The Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance raises money for Police Legacies across Australia.
Victoria Police Legacy (VPL) use money donated to it to support police families in Victoria who have lost a partner or parent.
For more information and how to get involved, visit Wall to Wall Ride.
Victoria Police Memorial
The National Police Remembrance Day Melbourne service is held at the Victoria Police Memorial.
Opened in 2002 the Victoria Police Memorial is situated in Kings Domain Gardens, Melbourne.
It stands as an ongoing dedication and reminder of the service provided by those killed in the line of duty.
Visit the Victoria Police Memorial
Address: St Kilda Road, Kings Domain, Melbourne, 3000(opens in a new window).
Closest tram stop: St Kilda Road and Grant Street (Police Memorial) – stop number 17 (available via routes 3/3a, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67 and 72).
Ongoing welfare and support
Memorial services can make us feel a range of emotions, especially when honouring a tragic loss of life. Ongoing welfare and wellbeing support is available for current and former Victoria Police employees, and the general community.
Current or former Victoria Police employees
Bluespace is available to current and former Victoria Police employees, their family and partners. Visit the Bluespace website for:
- mental health and wellbeing information and resources
- referral support.
Police veterans can also visit the Police Veterans Victoria website.
General public
Beyond Blue offers advice and support for mental health concerns.
For mental health information and support contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or visit the Beyond Blue website.
If you are experiencing a personal crisis, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit the Lifeline website. Their crisis support service is available 24/7.
Honour Roll
The Honour Roll is in memory of Victorian police officers who paid the ultimate price servicing the community.
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