Trump Declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' to Celebrate U.S. WWII Triumphs

May 8 is getting a brand-new tag on American calendars: 'Victory Day.' Former President Donald Trump made waves Thursday night by announcing his plan to officially mark May 8 as World War II Victory Day in the United States, aligning with Europe’s longstanding tradition of celebrating the end of Nazi Germany's reign in 1945.

Trump took to Truth Social, emphasizing that while America’s allies have been commemorating this date for decades, it’s high time the U.S. joins in. According to him, "we did more than any other Country, by far, in producing a victorious result." That’s a pretty bold claim, and if there’s a trophy for victory parties, I’m guessing he wants it on American soil.

History buffs will note that Germany surrendered to the Allies on May 7, 1945, with operations ceasing the next day—hence the big May 8 celebration across Europe. The war didn’t completely wrap up until September 2, 1945, when Japan officially surrendered, after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The U.S. has held all sorts of remembrance events in May, August, and September, but no specific national holiday for World War II—until, possibly, now.

For context, President Harry Truman did designate August 14 as "Victory Over Japan Day" back in 1946, urging Americans to reflect on the sacrifices made and to dedicate themselves to justice, freedom, and peace. A holiday with a side of solemn introspection.

Trump isn’t stopping at World War II. In the same announcement, he declared that November 11 will also be recognized as World War I "Victory Day," throwing it back to when the U.S. wrapped up its first major global conflict.

He wrote, "We won both Wars, nobody was close to us in terms of strength, bravery, or military brilliance, but we never celebrate anything. That’s because we don’t have leaders anymore, that know how to do so! We are going to start celebrating our victories again!"

So, get ready for some new patriotic confetti—if you’re still keeping track, your May is about to get a lot more victorious. Maybe it’s time for party stores to start stocking up on red, white, and blue streamers—again.