When is Victory in Europe Day in France (mainland)?
185 days until
The clock counts down to midnight as May 8 begins (Paris time). The day count is the number of dates left, not counting today.
Victory in Europe Day · Saturday, May 8, 2027 · Counted from today, November 4, in Paris
- This year
- Friday, May 8, 2026
- Next year
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Last year
- Thursday, May 8, 2025
Victory in Europe Day is on a Saturday in 2027, a weekend day.
- weeks, 3 days
- 26
- months, 4 days
- 6
- weekends
- 27
- Fridays
- 27
- sleeps
- 185
- working days
- 127
Today is left out; the target date is included.
Working days leave out Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in France (mainland).
About Victory in Europe Day
Marks the end of the Second World War in Europe on May 8, 1945. The President lays a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe, and towns hold ceremonies at their war memorials.
More about this dateChange the date or time zone, see the calendar
May 2027
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 |
May 8, 2027
About May 8, 2027
- Weekday
- Saturday
- Day of the year
- 128 of 365
- Days left in the year after that date
- 237
- Week number
- 18 of 2027
- Quarter
- Q2
- Days in May
- 31
Where the days fall
November 4, 2026 → May 8, 2027
- November 2026
- 26 days
- December 2026
- 31 days
- January 2027
- 31 days
- February 2027
- 28 days
- March 2027
- 31 days
- April 2027
- 30 days
- May 2027
- 8 days
Dates around Victory in Europe Day
| Date | Occasion | From Victory in Europe Day |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 1 | Labour Day | 7 days before |
| Thu, May 6 | Ascension Day | 2 days before |
| Mon, May 17 | Whit Monday | 9 days after |
Victory in Europe Day, 2025 to 2034
Victoire 1945 (Victory in Europe Day). When it falls on a weekend, the day off moves to the nearest weekday. Choose a year to count to it.
| Year | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thu, May 8 | Same day |
| 2026 | Fri, May 8 | Same day |
| 2027 | Sat, May 8 | Same day |
| 2028 | Mon, May 8 | Same day |
| 2029 | Tue, May 8 | Same day |
| 2030 | Wed, May 8 | Same day |
| 2031 | Thu, May 8 | Same day |
| 2032 | Sat, May 8 | Same day |
| 2033 | Sun, May 8 | Same day |
| 2034 | Mon, May 8 | Same day |
How this count works, and questions
How this count works
Victory in Europe Day falls on May 8.
Victoire 1945 (Victory in Europe Day). The count uses the actual calendar date. A substitute day off can differ; workplaces may follow additional local rules.
A worked example
From November 4, 2026 in New York, May 8, 2027 is 185 days away. The span contains 132 weekdays and 53 weekend days.
Questions about this countdown
Does the count include today?
No. The count leaves out today and includes Victory in Europe Day itself. The day before, it shows 1 day. On Victory in Europe Day, it shows 0 days.
Which time zone does the count use?
Your device's time zone, named on the Today line at the top of the page. Choose another time zone in the form to count to midnight there instead.
Why might another countdown show a different number?
Some countdowns also count today, or count full 24-hour periods. This page counts calendar dates. The clock under the answer shows the exact time left until midnight at the start of Victory in Europe Day.
Is Victory in Europe Day a public holiday in France (mainland)?
Yes. Victory in Europe Day is a national public holiday in France (mainland).