Majority of Brits want extra 2025 bank holiday to mark end of WWII
The UK could get an additional bank holiday in 2025 to mark 80 years since of the end of World War II.
The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day could become an extra bank holiday, offering a four-day weekend.
Commemorations would take place around May 8 next year.
There is speculation an official bank holiday could be earmarked for May 9 and 12 or added to the summer bank holiday on August 25 giving a four-day break.
Japan surrendered in August 1945, marking the end of fighting.
There is a huge groundswell of support for an extra bank holiday according to a survey conducted by the Daily Mirror before Christmas.
Dick Goodwin, VP of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, said: “We are looking forward to celebrating with the remaining Second World War heroes – they deserve Britain’s gratitude and respect for their courage and sacrifice. We are looking forward to the bank holiday and stand ready to help.”
The government has yet to make an official statement on a possible extra bank holiday.
“The 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day will be moments of huge significance for our country, and the Government is committed to commemorating the occasions appropriately,” the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said.
“We will announce the Government’s plans to mark the occasion shortly.”
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