Victory Day for World War II, 2026

In simple terms

This proclamation designates May 8, 2026, as Victory Day for World War II, commemorating the 81st anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender in 1945. It honors American and Allied military sacrifice, references the 250th anniversary of American independence, and contains rhetorical emphasis on maintaining dominant armed forces, but imposes no binding policy directives, program changes, or operational mandates on any government actor.