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When is Victory in Europe Day 2026?
Victory in Europe Day 2026 is on Friday, May 8, 2026. It's marked in 3 countries, including Czechia, France and United States.
VE Day commemorates the German army’s surrender on May 8, 1945, ending World War II in Europe.
See May 8 on the world mapVictory in Europe Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | May 8Friday |
| 🇫🇷 FranceVictoire 1945 | May 8Friday |
| 🇺🇸 United States | May 8Friday |
Questions about Victory in Europe Day
- When is Victory in Europe Day in 2026?
- Victory in Europe Day is on Friday, May 8, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Victory in Europe Day?
- Victory in Europe Day is marked in 3 countries: Czechia, France and United States.
- Is Victory in Europe Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Czechia and France. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Father's Day January 4
- Ascension Day May 14
- Labor Day April 30
- Constitution Day January 7
- May Day May 1
- Victory Day January 2
- Emancipation Day March 22
- Children's Day January 6
- Liberation Day January 1