How Many Days Until August 14? Countdown
There are 348 days until Victory Day / V-J Day on Saturday, August 14, 2027. August 14, 1945 is the date Americans heard Japan’s surrender — Victory over Japan Day in US usage, though Japan signed on September 2. Rhode Island still observes Victory Day on the second Monday in August, not always the 14th. The calendar-date timer is midnight August 14 in your timezone.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, August 14 |
| 2027 | Saturday, August 14 |
| 2028 | Monday, August 14 |
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Why Americans search this date
President Truman announced the surrender on 14 August US time (already 15 August in Japan). Street celebrations filled US cities that night. The formal surrender aboard USS Missouri was 2 September 1945, now the date Japan marks.
How many days until August 14
August 14 2026 is a Friday (today, if you are reading this on the 14th). After the day ends, the countdown rolls to 2027. National Creamsicle Day also claims August 14 on food calendars.
| Name | Date rule | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| V-J announcement (US) | August 14, 1945 | Fri Aug 14 |
| Surrender signing | September 2, 1945 | — |
| RI Victory Day | 2nd Monday in August | Mon Aug 10 |
Countdown to August 14
Rhode Islanders looking for the state holiday should check the second Monday, which in 2026 was August 10.
Why this countdown exists
This countdown exists because “How Many Days Until August 14” is a real remaining-days search. Victory Day / V-J Day is the civil date people mean. They count to it for the named observance and for travel, school, and plans that share the same morning. The timer uses midnight in the timezone you pick.
Is August 14 a federal holiday?
No. Rhode Island’s Victory Day is a state holiday on the second Monday in August.
Why do some countries use August 15?
Time zones: the announcement was already the 15th in East Asia.
When is the next August 14?
Saturday, August 14, 2027, once 2026’s date has ended.