Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Move the August Bank Holiday from 31st August to 14th August for VJ Day.
Closed
24 signatures
What the petition asks
As the May Day Bank Holiday was moved to let the UK commemorate and celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, so should the August Bank Holiday be moved to 14th August so VJ can be honoured likewise.
VE Day 75 saw an incredible coming together for the UK on 8 May 2020. This was enabled by moving the May Bank Holiday.
However, many continued to fight and die in the Far East until Japan surrendered on August 15.
Still more waited at home, desperate for news of their loved ones.
However, many continued to fight and die in the Far East until Japan surrendered on August 15.
Still more waited at home, desperate for news of their loved ones.
Timeline
| 17 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
24
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
17 Jul 2020
Closed
17 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.