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When is WWII Victory Day 2026?
WWII Victory Day 2026 is on Friday, May 8, 2026 in France.
WWII Victory Day marks the anniversary of the official end of World War II and is a public holiday in France.
See May 8 on the world mapWWII Victory Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | May 8Friday |
Questions about WWII Victory Day
- When is WWII Victory Day in 2026?
- WWII Victory Day is on Friday, May 8, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate WWII Victory Day?
- WWII Victory Day is marked in 1 country: France.
- Is WWII Victory Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in 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