Pubs To Stay Open Longer On VE Day Anniversary

Bank holiday pub-goers will be able to enjoy a few extra hours before last orders, as part of plans to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

Pubs, clubs and bars licensed to trade until 11pm will now be able to be open until 1am on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May 2020.

The move was announced by the Home Secretary, with the Government deciding to move the early May Bank Holiday from 4 May, to 8 May.

The anniversary will be marked with a public holiday.

VE Day will see celebrations across the country to remember the contribution of British, Commonwealth and Allied armed forces and all of those who contributed to the war effort.