Victory in Europe Day
France· Public holiday
Travel impact: Medium
- Date
- Fri, 8 May 2026
- Local name
- Victoire 1945
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Victory in Europe Day (8 May 1945).
Impact on travellers
Offices close; commemorations may affect city-centre traffic.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
French Labour Code national holidays and official event sites.
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