United States President Donald Trump declared that November 11 and May 8 will be officially recognized as national holidays commemorating the U.S. victories in World War I and World War II. Trump made the announcement via a post on Truth Social, emphasizing that the United States has not been properly credited for its role in winning both conflicts.

“We won two World Wars, but we never took credit for it, unlike everyone else,” Trump wrote. He argued that the victory in both wars was made possible primarily because of American efforts. “Without the United States, the War would have been won by other Countries, and what a different World it would be,” he added.

Despite declaring the two Victory Days as national holidays, Trump clarified that the U.S. will not shut down operations on those dates. “We will not be closing the Country for these two very important Holidays ... because we already have too many Holidays in America,” he said.

Trump’s remarks come as part of a broader push to emphasize American exceptionalism and leadership on the global stage. November 11, already observed as Veterans Day in the United States, marks the armistice ending World War I in 1918. May 8 is recognized in Europe as Victory in Europe (VE) Day, commemorating the end of WWII in Europe in 1945.

The decision to designate these dates as Victory Days aligns with Trump’s focus on national pride and historical recognition. While the holidays will be symbolic in nature and not involve official government closures, the move is likely to resonate with patriotic segments of the population and veterans’ organizations seeking greater recognition for U.S. military achievements.