When is VE Day 2025 and is it a bank holiday in the UK?

Thousands will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in London on May 8, 2025, with events including a military procession, a Red Arrows flypast, and a recital of Winston Churchill’s speech at Parliament Square. The week of commemorations begins on May 5 with street parties, the return of the ceramic poppies display at the Tower of London, and a concert at Westminster Hall. VE Day itself will feature a service at Westminster Abbey, community street parties, and bell ringing across cathedrals, encouraging nationwide participation in the festive spirit.

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