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Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
On 8 and 9 May the UN remembers all victims of the Second World War, alongside national victory and liberation days.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2004
About the day
The UN General Assembly set aside the two days in November 2004. It links remembrance to the founding of the UN, created to spare future generations from war.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 8 to 9 May 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 8 to 9 May 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | 8 to 9 May 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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