Victory Day 2026
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About Victory Day 2026
Victory Day 2026 falls on Monday, August 10. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 8.
Victory Day is a Rhode Island state holiday on the second Monday in August marking the Allied victory over Japan that ended World War II. Rhode Island state offices close; it is the only state that still observes the day, and everything runs normally elsewhere.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Victory Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 10, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 9, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Victory Day 2026
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16 | Sun | Bennington Battle Day | State holiday |
| Aug 21 | Fri | Statehood Day | State holiday |
| Aug 27 | Thu | Lyndon Baines Johnson Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, August 10, 2026
- Date rule
- Second Monday in August
- Legal status
- Rhode Island state holiday (R.I. Gen. Laws 25-1-1); not a federal holiday
- Commemorates
- The Allied victory over Japan in August 1945, ending World War II
- First observed
- 1948, originally on August 14; moved to the second Monday in August in 1966
- Observed in
- Rhode Island only — the last state with a V-J Day holiday
Frequently asked questions
What day is Victory Day in 2026?
Victory Day 2026 is on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Is Victory Day a day off in 2026?
Victory Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Victory Day 2026?
Victory Day 2026 was 84 days ago, on August 10, 2026.