Early May Bank Holiday VE Day 8 May 2020 To be moved to coincide with VE Day


Wales and Northern Ireland,Holiday will move from minday to firdayin England

VE day or victory in Europe Day is marked on 8 may And commenmorrates the allies accepting the surrender of Nazi Germany in the second world war.
⦁ It is our duty to keep the events of the past alive in collective memory, including future generations – this is how we ensure that such a conflict never happens again. It is our hope that the nation takes a moment to reflect on the significance of this date, as a milestone that changed the course of history for the whole world.
⦁ The business secretary greg clark sadi moveing the bank holiday was aright and fitting tribute.
⦁ The may Day bnak holiday has only ever been moved once befor , when it was shifted From 1 to 8 may in 1995 to mark thr 50thr anniversary of VE Day.
⦁ They will include more than 20,000 pubs encouraging people to toast the heroes of the war, while churches will take part in a Ringing Out For Peace.
⦁ VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the day towards the end of World War Two when fighting against Nazi Germany came to an end in Europe.
⦁ May Day is traditionally held on a Monday but will be put back to Friday 8 May 2020.
⦁ VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, marks the day towards the end of World War Two when fighting against Nazi Germany came to an end in Europe.

What is VE Day?


Announcing the change, Business Secretary Greg Clark said: "It will ensure as many people as possible have the opportunity to remember and honour our heroes of the Second World War and reflect on the sacrifices of a generation."

Sir Andrew Gregory, chief executive of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, said the government's decision was "fitting".

"It is our duty to keep the events of the past alive in collective memory, including future generations - this is how we ensure that such a conflict never happens again," he said.

"It is our hope that the nation takes a moment to reflect on the significance of this date, as a milestone that changed the course of history for the whole world," he added.

The May Day bank holiday has been moved only once before. It was changed from 1 May to 8 May in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of VE Day.
He added: “VE Day marked an historic moment in not only our nation’s but the world’s history and it is important that we commemorate this great occasion on its 75th anniversary. Honouring those who did their duty, whether on the battlefields of Europe or through their efforts and sacrifices here at home.”

The May Day bank holiday has only ever been moved once before, when it was shifted from 1 to 8 May in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of VE Day.
"Honouring those who did their duty - whether on the battlefields of Europe or through their efforts and sacrifices here at home."

The May Day bank holiday has only ever been moved once before, when it was shifted from 1 May to 8 May in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of VE Day.
Why is the early may bank holiday moving in 2020 ?
Back in June the government announced the early may bank holiday in 2020 originally set for monday 4 may would be changed to firday 8 may.
The reason for  this unusual change in calender dates is for a special reason.The bank holiday will now mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
⦁ The bank holiDAY on firday 8 may will begining of a three day weekend of commemorative events in the UK to mark the improtant date.
⦁ It is only the second time the earky may bank holiday has been movied is history.The first time the date was in 1995 to mark the 50th annivarsary of VE Day.

When is Easter 2020?

⦁ Good Friday - April 10 (bank holiday)
⦁ Holy Saturday - April 11.
⦁ Easter Sunday or Easter Day - April 12.
⦁ Easter Monday - April 13 (bank holiday)
⦁ Good Friday - April 17 (bank holiday)
⦁ Holy Saturday - April 18.
⦁ Easter Sunday or Easter Day - April 19.
⦁ Easter Monday - April 20 (bank holiday)