Victory in Europe Day in France falls on Friday, May 8, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across France.
Victory in Europe Day 2026 in France: May 8, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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May 8, 2026 Β· Friday2026-05-08
| Date | 2026-05-08 (Friday) |
| Holiday | Victory in Europe Day |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is Victory in Europe Day 2026?
Victory in Europe Day 2026 falls on May 8, 2026 (Friday).
Is Victory in Europe Day a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until Victory in Europe Day?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β -118 days to go.
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