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May 9
Commemorates a decisive military victory, most often the end of the Second World War, honoured with remembrance…
Victory Day 2026
May 9, 202624 countriesPublic Holiday
About Victory Day
Commemorates a decisive military victory, most often the end of the Second World War, honoured with remembrance ceremonies and parades.
Key Details
Date
May 9, 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Countries
24 countries
Related Observances
24 events
Victory Day Across the Region
Victory Day Across the Region
| Country | Local Name | Date | Status | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | বিজয় দিবস | Dec 16 | Public Holiday | — |
| Belarus | Дзень Перамогi | May 9 | Public Holiday | — |
| Estonia | võidupüha and jaanilaupäev | Jun 23 | Public Holiday | — |
| France | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
| French Guiana | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 French Polynesia | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 Georgia | — | May 9 | Public Holiday | — |
 Guadeloupe | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 Malta | — | Sep 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 Martinique | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 Mayotte | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 Moldova | — | May 9 | Public Holiday | — |
 Mozambique | Dia da Victória | Sep 7 | Public Holiday | — |
 New Caledonia | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 Reunion | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 Russia | День Победы | May 9 | Public Holiday | — |
 Saint Barthelemy | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 Saint Martin | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 Saint Pierre and Miquelon | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
 Tajikistan | — | May 9 | Public Holiday | — |
 Turkey | Zafer Bayramı | Aug 30 | National Day | Reduced Operations |
 Turkmenistan | — | May 9 | Public Holiday | — |
 Ukraine | — | May 9 | Public Holiday | — |
 Wallis and Futuna | — | May 8 | Public Holiday | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Victory Day 2026?
- Victory Day 2026 is May 9, 2026 in Bangladesh.
- Is Victory Day a public holiday in Bangladesh?
- Yes, Victory Day is an official public holiday in Bangladesh. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Victory Day 2026?
- Victory Day 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from May 9, 2026.
- Where is Victory Day a public holiday?
- Victory Day is observed in 24 countries: Bangladesh, Belarus, Estonia, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Guadeloupe, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Moldova, Mozambique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russia, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Wallis and Futuna. See the comparison table above for exact dates and status in each country.
