A boy places flowers next to a memorial where other flowers are placed around. The National fishing Remembrance Day logo is embedded in the image.

National Fishing Remembrance Day

Fishing remains one of the most dangerous peacetime professions. Join us at services around the UK as we honour the lives of fishermen lost at sea, on the second Sunday of May every year.

Remembering together

Each year, fishing communities around the UK hold services to remember those fishermen who have lost their lives bringing home the catch. All are welcome to join.

The next National Fishing Remembrance Day will take place Sunday 10 May 2026.

National Fishing Remembrance Day is created in partnership between the Fishermen’s Mission, The Seafarers’ Charity, Stella Maris, Seafish, and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

The Fishermen's Mission LogoThe Seafarers' Charity LogoStella Maris LogoSeafish LogoMaritime & Coastguard Agency logo

Memorial services

We will list all memorial services we know of as they are confirmed.
Please note that all details are subject to change until closer to the date.

Prayers and readings for National Fishing Remembrance Day

Our pack of Fishermen’s Mission prayers and readings can be used for any service nationwide. This pack includes a series of large font PDFs.

Download the PDF Pack - .zip file
Sunset over the ocean, viewed from a boat. Seagulls soar across the vibrant, cloudy sky, casting reflections on the wavy sea
2025 memorial services

Memories from our last National Fishing Remembrance Day on 11 May 2025.

A memorial stone on cobblestones reads "In memory of loved ones lost at sea." Surrounded by floral wreaths and yellow roses.A fence adorned with nautical-themed memorial decorations overlooks turquoise water. Elements include anchors, hearts, a turtle, photos, and red rosesBronze statue of a seated fisherman overlooks a river. Two flags flutter in the background. People gather nearby under a clear blue sky.A group of five people, dressed in formal attire, stand smiling in front of a tall, textured monument by the sea, with a sunny blue sky above.A man in a red striped sweater places yellow flowers on a metallic memorial plaque by a harbor. People in formal attire stand nearby.
A woman sits on some steps overlooking an inlet. A girl sits on her left, and one is in the woman's arms looking over her shoulder.
More ways to remember

Help the memory of your loved one live on through a gift to support fishermen across the UK.

Gifts in Memory

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