Vj Day Bank Holiday

Victory day is also known as vj day and marks the anniversary of japan s surrender to the allies during wwii.

Vj day bank holiday. The initial announcement of japan s surrender was made on 15 august 1945 which is why the uk marks vj day on 15 august each year. Next year s early may bank holiday will be moved back by four days for the whole of the uk to coincide with the 75th anniversary of ve day. Vj day 75 is being honoured across the uk as organisations families and friends made up of descendents of those brave servicemen women and civilian internees come together to remember both the heroism and suffering of their forbears many of whom have now passed out of living memory. Saturday 15 august 2020.

Vj day otherwise known as victory in the pacific day and vp day is a holiday that commemorates japan s surrender during world war ii and thereby bringing an end to the war. Vj day is a legal state holiday in rhode island. The early may day bank holiday will be moved back four days next year to coincide with the 75th anniversary of ve day. You can join us by marking vj day in a number of ways.

Veterans march in parades with old glory flying. It is officially recognized on august 15th in the united kingdom and on september 2nd in the united states. Rhode island has celebrated this day since 1948. In the uk and the us vj day is celebrated on different dates.

British troops who fought in the far east were often referred to as the forgotten army and still now the anniversary of vj day has not been mentioned. Share your story or message of thanks on our interactive map and help us ensure the contribution of those who served in the far east is not forgotten. One of the most famous photographs in the 20th century symbolizes the joyous atmosphere of street celebrations throughout the united states when president truman announced japan s surrender in 1945. Petition change august 31st bank holiday 2020 to 14th august 2020 for the 75th vj day.

Change august 31st bank holiday 2020 to 14th august 2020 for the 75th vj day. Vj day is a legal state holiday only in the state of rhode island.