Bank Holiday

VE Day
When:
8th May 2020 all-day
2020-05-08T00:00:00+01:00
2020-05-09T00:00:00+01:00
Where:
Our Lady & St. Philip Neri RC Church
208 Sydenham Road
Sydenham
London SE26 5SE

The early May bank holiday in 2020 will move from Monday 4th May to Friday 8th May to mark the 75th Anniversary of VE Day.

The occasion will remember the contribution of British, Commonwealth and Allied armed forces personnel; those who contributed to the war effort and safeguarded the Home Front. As well as marking the Allies’ victory in 1945, the bank holiday will serve as an opportunity to pay tribute to those who have served and continue to serve in the UK Armed Forces and their families.

Commemorative events will take place over the 3-day weekend across the country, including:

  • the Nation’s Toast, where over 20,000 pubs will encourage patrons to raise a glass to the Heroes of World War II,
  • bagpipers playing the traditional Battle’s O’er at the top of the 4 highest peaks in the UK – Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, Mount Snowdon in Wales, and Slieve Donard in Northern Ireland,
  • bells in churches and cathedrals across the country joining forces in a special Ringing Out for Peace,
  • local street parties and celebrations across the 3-day weekend.