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Anniversary of the End of World War II in Germany

Is Anniversary of the End of World War II a Public Holiday?

Anniversary of the End of World War II is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

End of World War II Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2015FriMay 8End of World War IIObservance 
2016SunMay 8End of World War IIObservance 
2017MonMay 8End of World War IIObservance 
2018TueMay 8End of World War IIObservance 
2019WedMay 8End of World War IIObservance 
2020FriMay 8End of World War IIObservance 
2020FriMay 8End of World War IICommon local holidayBerlin
2021SatMay 8End of World War IIObservance 
2022SunMay 8End of World War IIObservance 
2023MonMay 8End of World War IIObservance 
2024WedMay 8End of World War IIObservance 
2025ThuMay 8End of World War IIObservance 

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