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Victory Day

Public HolidayMajor3-day weekend(No leave needed)
Victory Day — Public Holiday
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Details

Country
RE Reunion
Scope
Nationwide
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes — official day off
Month
May 2026
Long Weekends
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Business Impact

Impact Description
Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.

Notes

Commemorates a decisive military victory, most often the end of the Second World War, honoured with remembrance ceremonies and parades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Victory Day a public holiday in Reunion?
Yes, Victory Day is an official public holiday in Reunion. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
When is Victory Day 2026?
Victory Day 2026 falls on May 8, 2026.
Map showing Victory Day date variation by country

Victory Day

A common name for public holidays in several countries to commemorate a win in an important war or a shift in political regime.

CountryDateDayImpact
REReunion(current)May 8, 2026Fri—
WFWallis and FutunaMay 8, 2026Fri—
MQMartiniqueMay 8, 2026Fri—
GPGuadeloupeMay 8, 2026Fri—
PMSaint Pierre and MiquelonMay 8, 2026Fri—
FRFranceMay 8, 2026Fri—
PFFrench PolynesiaMay 8, 2026Fri—
YTMayotteMay 8, 2026Fri—
MFSaint MartinMay 8, 2026Fri—
NCNew CaledoniaMay 8, 2026Fri—
BLSaint BarthelemyMay 8, 2026Fri—
GFFrench GuianaMay 8, 2026Fri—
TJTajikistanMay 9, 2026Sat—
TMTurkmenistanMay 9, 2026Sat—
MDMoldovaMay 9, 2026Sat—
RURussiaMay 9, 2026Sat—
GEGeorgiaMay 9, 2026Sat—
UAUkraineMay 9, 2026Sat—
BYBelarusMay 9, 2026Sat—
EEEstoniaJun 23, 2026Tue—
TRTurkeyAug 30, 2026SunReduced Operations
MZMozambiqueSep 7, 2026Mon—
MTMaltaSep 8, 2026Tue—
BDBangladeshDec 16, 2026Wed—

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