September 11 in New York 2025

Each year on 9/11 in New York, the nearly 3,000 victims of the terrorist attacks that took place in the United States on September 11, 2001, are remembered. It is not a national holiday and seeing as it is deeply emotional for many people, it is a very sombre day. Every September 11 in New York there are several special ceremonies to remember the World Trade Center attacks.

What can you expect during 9/11 in New York?

On September 11, you may notice differences in New York, especially in Downtown Manhattan, where the terrorist attack occurred. Ceremonies are held during this day, and opening hours may vary.

9/11 Ceremony in New York

Furthermore, multiple ceremonies will be held in churches in the surrounding areas. If you want to purchase 9/11 Museum tickets keep in mind that the museum is closed on 9/11 to the general public, as ceremonies will be held here as well. Families of the deceased will lay flowers at memorial sites, such as the 9/11 Memorial.

The 9/11 Memorial is open to the public from 15:00 until midnight. In the morning the Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony is being held at the Memorial. This is not open to the public and you cannot get close.

Moment of silence

In the United States, the flags are flown at half-mast to honour and remember the deceased. The American President announces a moment of silence at 8:46, the time when the first plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Tribute in Light

Every year on September 11th, the Tribute in Light is illuminated as soon as the sun goes down. The Tribute in Light takes place near the location where the Twin Towers stood. It is a very moving sight and you can visit the area at night. A lot of people in the neighbourhood light a candle in remembrance and there is a solemn atmosphere.

What is 9/11?

9/11 is the anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001. There were several attacks in the United States in 2001. On this date, four planes were hijacked, two of which were flown into the Twin Towers in New York, one into the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and one crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. The last plane was supposed to fly to Washington D.C. but the passengers aboard this flight overpowered the hijackers.