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Next Monday, August 10 is a holiday for thousands of workers thanks to the celebration of Victory Day, a holiday that remains in effect in certain sectors of the United States.
This date is commemorated year after year on the second Monday in August and marks the end of World War II after the announcement of Japan’s surrender in 1945.
Where this Monday, August 10 holiday is observed
Victory Day is a state holiday exclusive to Rhode Island. This means that workers and public employees in the state can enjoy a day off on Monday the 10th and have a three-day long weekend.
Currently, Rhode Island is the only state in the country that keeps this commemoration as a legal holiday.
What is commemorated on this Monday, August 10 holiday
The holiday marks the end of World War II in the Pacific. Japan’s surrender was announced on August 15, 1945, on Japanese territory, although due to the time difference the news reached the United States on August 14.
Later, the official surrender ceremony was held on September 2, 1945. A year later, President Harry S. Truman declared August 14 as Victory Dat and two years later Rhode Island added it to its state holiday calendar.
Which offices will remain closed during this holiday
Since this is a state holiday, various Rhode Island offices will remain closed, such as
- State offices
- Local government offices
- Some state-run public services
Since this is not a federal holiday, federal government offices will continue to operate as usual.
In the case of the United States Postal Service, its operations will also be normal, since this holiday is not part of the federal calendar.