Victory in Europe Day 2026
When is Victory in Europe Day 2026?
Victory in Europe Day 2026 is on Friday, May 8, 2026 (in 319 days). Calendar for 2026
Victory in Europe Day 2025 has already passed: it was on Thursday, May 8, 2025 (46 days ago). Calendar for 2025
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What is Victory in Europe Day?

The unconditional surrender of all German forces was formally agreed on 7 May. The time for the cessation of all hostilities in Europe was set for May 8, 11:01 p.m., marking the official end of World War II in Europe. By this time it was already May 9 in eastern Europe, and thus several former Soviet bloc countries (Russia, Belarus and some of the successor states of former Yugoslavia, such as Serbia) celebrate Victory Day on May 9.
Upon the announcement of Germany's surrender and the cessation of hostilities, celebrations erupted throughout the Western world, especially in the United Kingdom and in North America. Several countries observe public holidays on May 8, under names such as Victory Over Fascism Day, Liberation Day or Victory Day (though not the UK and the US).
But the war continued in the Far East. Victory over Japan Day (also known as VJ Day, Victory in the Pacific Day, or VP Day) on August 15 celebrates the victory over Japan and the end of the Pacific War on August 15, 1945. It is observed on August 15 in the UK, while the United States commemorate this day on September 2, as Japan's surrender only formally occured on September 2, 1945.
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Armistice Day, Remembrance Day and Poppy Day celebrate the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.
Further reading: Victory in Europe Day on Wikipedia
When is Victory in Europe Day 2027?
Victory in Europe Day 2027 is on Saturday, May 8, 2027 (in 684 days). Calendar for 2027
Dates for Victory in Europe Day in other years
The next occurrence of Victory in Europe Day is marked in red.When is ...? | Date | Day of the week | Days away |
Victory in Europe Day 2021 | May 8, 2021 | Saturday | 1507 days ago |
Victory in Europe Day 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Sunday | 1142 days ago |
Victory in Europe Day 2023 | May 8, 2023 | Monday | 777 days ago |
Victory in Europe Day 2024 | May 8, 2024 | Wednesday | 411 days ago |
Victory in Europe Day 2025 | May 8, 2025 | Thursday | 46 days ago |
Victory in Europe Day 2026 | May 8, 2026 | Friday | in 319 days |
Victory in Europe Day 2027 | May 8, 2027 | Saturday | in 684 days |
Victory in Europe Day 2028 | May 8, 2028 | Monday | in 1050 days |
Victory in Europe Day 2029 | May 8, 2029 | Tuesday | in 1415 days |
Victory in Europe Day 2030 | May 8, 2030 | Wednesday | in 1780 days |
Victory in Europe Day 2031 | May 8, 2031 | Thursday | in 2145 days |
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