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2020 May bank holiday will be moved to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day | |
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2019-06-07 | |
发布年 | 2019 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 英国 |
领域 | 气候变化 |
正文(英文) | Press release 2020 May bank holiday will be moved to mark 75th anniversary of VE DayThe early May bank holiday in 2020 will move from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. ![]()
The early May bank holiday in 2020 will move from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day which takes place on 8 May, and enable people to pay tribute to those who served in one of the most significant events in our country’s history, Business Secretary Greg Clark announced today. The occasion will remember the contribution of British, Commonwealth and Allied armed forces personnel; those who contributed to the war effort and safeguarded the Home Front. As well as marking the Allies’ victory in 1945, the bank holiday will serve as an opportunity to pay tribute to those who have served and continue to serve in the UK Armed Forces and their families. Commemorative events will take place over the 3-day weekend across the country, including:
Business Secretary Greg Clark said:
VE Day was first celebrated on 8 May 1945 when Allied Forces formally accepted Germany’s surrender. Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt said:
Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR, Pageant Master of VE Day 75, said:
Sir Andrew Gregory, CEO of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity said:
Notes to editorsEarly May bank holiday will move in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Bank holidays are a devolved issue in Scotland. Moving a bank holiday is achieved by a Royal Proclamation under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.
Published 7 June 2019
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条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/130435 |
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