D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemorations

Upcoming Events

The official international ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2024, on Omaha Beach at 3:30 pm. Twenty-five heads of state, veterans, and dignitaries are expected to attend.

Other Commemorations

Events are also taking place around the world to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. These events include:

• A ceremony at the Bayeux cemetery in Bayeux, France, on June 5, 2024.
• A gathering of veterans and world leaders in Normandy, northwestern France, on June 6, 2024.

Significance of the Anniversary

In 2024, Normandy will be celebrating a historic anniversary to mark 80 years since the Normandy Landings and the Battle of Normandy. These events marked a turning point in World War II and helped to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation.