Victory over Japan Day (also known as V-J Day, Victory in the Pacific Day, or V-P Day[1]) is the day on which Imperial Japan surrendered in World War II, in effect bringing the war to an end.

VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day, also referred to as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, is celebrated on 15 August. This date commemorates Japan’s acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender 14 August 1945.

On VP Day, we remember Australia's war efforts from 1942 to 1945 in the Pacific region, including in Singapore, Borneo, Malaya, Papua, New Guinea and New Britain. It was a time when people worked hard and cooperated to defend the nation.

Aug 15, 2021 · Victory Day over Japan (also known as VJ Day, Victory on Pacific Day or VP Day) is the day on which Imperial Japan surrendered in World War II, bringing the war to an end.

Aug 13, 2021 · In most countries around the world, depending where you are, one of these four days is recognized as VJ Day, for Victory over Japan Day, or VP Day, for Victory in Pacific Day. Here is why the U.S. recognizes September 2 as VJ Day.

Dec 7, 2020 · Most Australians called 15 August “VP” Day – Victory in the Pacific – rather than “VJ” – Victory over Japan. The governments of Britain, the United States and New Zealand preferred “VJ”: hence the confusion. Australian governments gazetted a public holiday as “VP” Day in August 1945, and most newspapers reported it as ...

VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day, also referred to as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, is celebrated on 15 August. This date commemorates Japan’s acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender 14 August 1945.

On 15 August the ceasefire in the Pacific took effect following Japan's acceptance of the conditions of the Potsdam Declaration issued by the USA, China and Great Britain, ending World War II hostilities. Victory in the Pacific day was declared a public holiday, as was the following day, 16 August.

Jan 31, 2020 · To mark Victory in the Pacific, the Australian Government gazetted a public holiday, declaring it Victory in the Pacific Day, or VP Day. Some other nations, such as Britain, the United Stated and New Zealand declared it Victory in Japan, or VJ Day.

Aug 15, 2020 · On 16 August 1945, a National Thanksgiving Service was held in front of the Australian War Memorial to mark Victory in the Pacific Day (VP Day). A reported crowd of 5000 people gathered to witness the ceremony and commemorate the end of the Second World War.