VE and VJ day 80th Anniversary 2025
2025 will mark the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day on 8 May and 15 August.
This 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. A series of national and local events and activities will take place to commemorate their service and sacrifice.
You can find out more on the Government's VE and VJ Day website. It details ways you can get involved and take part in the anniversaries.
If you're planning to host a street party or local event, the links below can help you find everything you need in one place.
You can learn about other local and national events, how to advertise your event, apply for a road closure, and more.
- Close a road for a street party or special event
- Join in VE Day community celebrations
- Remembering the end of the Second World War