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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Will the UK get a new bank holiday for the 80th VE Day celebrations?

The red arrows fly over Westminster to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, 2020 - (AFP via Getty Images)

Later this year, the UK will be marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Four days of celebrations are planned for this historic VE Day, beginning as part of the early May Bank Holiday.

The government has announced that the events will see a military procession and flypast in London, as the Cenotaph is draped in Union flags. Meanwhile, street parties are set to be held across the country over all four days.

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