VE Day and VJ Day 80

2025 marks the 80th anniversaries of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) on 8 May and VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) on 15 August.

It is an opportunity for the nation to come together to honour and pay tribute to the Second World War generation from across the UK and Commonwealth, through a series of national and local events and activities.

Use this website to find ways to take part.

#VE80 in video

We’re here because they were there

‘It’s a mix of lovely affection and the real experience of the Second World War’

National Theatre: The Next Morning

Extracts from Letters To Loved Ones

Highlights from celebrations on 5 May 2025

Updates

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