Today, Friday 8 May, is the first May bank holiday but this year it has been moved from a Monday as is tradition to honour the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
May 8 1945 was the day towards the end of World War Two when fighting against Nazi Germany came to an end in Europe, after they signed an unconditional surrender.
It is only the second time the early May bank holiday has been moved in history. The first time the date was changed was in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of VE Day, when 8 May also fell on a Friday.
As this Friday is now a bank holiday, certain shops and services will be closed before the weekend as a result, but will your local post office be one of them?
VE Day 2020: Are post offices open today?
Many Post Offices in London and the surrounding area are open today, but opening times will vary depending on the branch.
Due to the VE Day Bank Holiday the Post Office have said that branch opening times may differ to normal and some branches will be closed.
The Post Office asks that all customers: ‘check your local branch for details on bank holiday opening hours; you can do this by clicking on the ‘Branch Details’ link’ on the Post Office website.
To find your local Post Office branch and check the opening times, visit their official website and use the branch finder here.
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