10/20/2026
Poppies to be worn earlier this year.
CAF members: starting this year, the poppy will be worn on all uniforms starting October 24.
This change will provide a longer and more consistent period for wearing the poppy as a visible symbol of remembrance.
For guidance on wearing a poppy on a CAF uniform: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/dress-manual/chapter-3/section-7.html #7-42