Victory Day marks the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 and the end of the Great Patriotic War (the Eastern Front of World War II). In Tajikistan, as in other former Soviet republics, it is a deeply significant holiday that honors the sacrifices made by Tajik soldiers and civilians during World War II.

Liberation Day in Jersey is marking the island’s freedom from German occupation at the end of World War II in 1945. It is Jersey’s national day, commemorating the return of peace and the restoration of democracy after nearly five years under occupation. Liberation Day is both a celebration of freedom and a tribute to resilience and remembrance.

Europe Day in Luxembourg marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration (1950), which laid the foundation for the European Union. Luxembourg, the birthplace of Robert Schuman and a founding member of the EU, proudly observes this day as an official public holiday. The celebration honors peace, unity and European cooperation that highlight the nation’s central role in building a united Europe.