VJ Day 75

Saturday August 15 will mark 75 years since Victory over Japan (VJ) Day and the end of the Second World War.

Residents are being encouraged to mark the occasion while following social distancing guidelines which could include taking part in a national momement of remembrance, making and displaying bunting and putting posters up in windows.

The Carillon Tower in Loughborough will play a short recital at 11.10am and flags will be flown from the Loughborough Town Hall.

National commemorations

There is a range of national commemorations taking place on VJ Day this year including:

• VJ Day 75: The Nation Remembers (BBC One) -  9.30am-11.30am
• 11am - A two-minute silence of remembrance
• 11.10am - Ringing for Peace across the nation
• VJ Day 75: The Nation’s Tribute (BBC One) - 8.30pm-10pm

Resources to help you mark the occasion at home at home

Below you will find a range of difference resources to help you mark VJ Day 75 at home.

VJ Day 75 toolkit

The government has released a toolkit with bunting templates, posters, colouring sheets and recipes.

Dan Snow's VJ Day Challenge

Historian Dan Snow wants to know how you would tell the story of VJ Day today to mark this special 75th anniversary.

Uncover the untold stories

Share your story or message of thanks on the Legion's interactive map to help ensure the contribution of those who served in the Far East is not forgotten.

Discover your family's WW2 history

To help commemorate VJ Day, Ancestry is opening selected worldwide records and sharing expert advice to help you research the untold stories of the war. Discover more about your family’s history.

Other ways to get involved with VJ Day 75

There's lots of resources, activities and information about how to get involved with VJ Day on the VJ Day 75 website.

We're keen to gather and share photos, video, stories and artwork of you marking VJ Day 75 from your home to help capture the occasion. People can tag the Council on Twitter or Facebook and use the hashtag #VJDay75.