Victory in Europe Day 2024


When is Victory in Europe Day 2024?

Victory in Europe Day 2024 is on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (in 160 days).  Calendar for 2024
Victory in Europe Day 2023 has already passed: it was on Monday, May 8, 2023 (205 days ago).  Calendar for 2023
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What is Victory in Europe Day?

Winston Churchill waves to crowds in London on Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945. Photo: public domainWinston Churchill waves to crowds in London on Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945
Victory in Europe Day celebrates the end of the World War II in Europe on May 8, 1945 and is held every year on May 8. It is the full name of the day that is usually called VE 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.

Related days:
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 2025?

Victory in Europe Day 2025 is on Thursday, May 8, 2025 (in 525 days).  Calendar for 2025

Dates for Victory in Europe Day from 2019 to 2029

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When is ...? Date      Day of the week      Days away     
Victory in Europe Day 2019      May 8, 2019      Wednesday      1666 days ago
Victory in Europe Day 2020      May 8, 2020      Friday      1300 days ago
Victory in Europe Day 2021      May 8, 2021      Saturday      935 days ago
Victory in Europe Day 2022      May 8, 2022      Sunday      570 days ago
Victory in Europe Day 2023      May 8, 2023      Monday      205 days ago
Victory in Europe Day 2024      May 8, 2024      Wednesday      in 160 days
Victory in Europe Day 2025      May 8, 2025      Thursday      in 525 days
Victory in Europe Day 2026      May 8, 2026      Friday      in 890 days
Victory in Europe Day 2027      May 8, 2027      Saturday      in 1255 days
Victory in Europe Day 2028      May 8, 2028      Monday      in 1621 days
Victory in Europe Day 2029      May 8, 2029      Tuesday      in 1986 days
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