When is Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) 2026 is on Fri 8 May 2026.
- 2027Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) 2027 is on Sat 8 May 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
Marks the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945. It is a public holiday everywhere in France.
Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) on the calendar
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The best break around Victory in Europe Day (Victoire)
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Victory in Europe DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 7 May – Sun 10 May 2026Book offThu 7 May 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Ascension Day & Victory in Europe DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesThu 6 May – Sun 9 May 2027Book offFri 7 May 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) a public holiday in France?
Yes. Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) is a public holiday everywhere in France.
What day is Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) 2026?
Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) 2026 is on Fri 8 May 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) 2026?
Book off Thu 7 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 7 May – Sun 10 May 2026.
What day is Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) 2027?
Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) 2027 is on Sat 8 May 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
How can I get the most days off around Victory in Europe Day (Victoire) 2027?
Book off Fri 7 May (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Thu 6 May – Sun 9 May 2027.
Other France holidays
New Year's Day (Jour de l'an)Good Friday (Vendredi saint)Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques)Labour Day (Fête du Travail)Victory in Europe Day (Victoire)Ascension Day (Ascension)Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)Bastille Day (Fête nationale)Assumption Day (Assomption)All Saints' Day (Toussaint)Armistice Day (Armistice)Christmas Day (Noël)St. Stephen's Day (2ème jour de Noël)
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