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Move the August Bank Holiday from 31st August to 14th August for VJ Day.

Submitted by Stuart Hayward on Saturday 9th May 2020

Published on Friday 17th July 2020

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 17th January 2021

Signatures: 24

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Petition Action

Move the August Bank Holiday from 31st August to 14th August for VJ Day.

Petition Details

As the May Day Bank Holiday was moved to let the UK commemorate and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, so should the August Bank Holiday be moved to 14th August so VJ can be honoured likewise.

Additional Information

VE Day 75 saw an incredible coming together for the UK on 8 May 2020. This was enabled by moving the May Bank Holiday.
However, many continued to fight and die in the Far East until Japan surrendered on August 15.
Still more waited at home, desperate for news of their loved ones.


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