Victory Day 2027
There are 283 days until Victory Day 2027 — Monday, August 9, 2027.
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About Victory Day 2027
Victory Day 2027 falls on Monday, August 9. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 7.
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 2027
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Columbus Day 2027 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2027 Veterans Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Nov 25, 2027 Thanksgiving Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in August 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16 | Mon | Bennington Battle Day | State holiday |
| Aug 20 | Fri | Statehood Day | State holiday |
| Aug 27 | Fri | Lyndon Baines Johnson Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, August 9, 2027
- 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 2027?
Victory Day 2027 is on Monday, August 9, 2027.
Is Victory Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 283 days until Victory Day 2027 (August 9, 2027) as of today.