Free Printable VJ Day Decorations (Victory over Japan 80)

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Free Printable VJ Day Decorations

This free printable set of VJ Day decorations includes:

• Invitations • Cupcake Wrappers and Toppers • Party Food Labels • Favor Bag Labels • Mini Cake Flags • Cocktail Stick Flags • Straw Flags • Word Search and Word Scramble • Full-Colour Bunting • Bunting to Colour In • Popcorn Cones • Popcorn Boxes • Bottle and Napkin Wrappers • Paper Chains •

We plan on adding some new printables for the 80th anniversary, including Bingo Cards and buildable characters.

Want to see how people used our VE Day printables? Check out the VE Day 75 photo album on The Purple Pumpkin Blog’s Facebook page!

VJ Day 80: Official Events

As of February 2025, several official events are planned to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day:

• National Commemoration Service: A service will be held at Norwich Cathedral on August 15, 2025, organized by Reverend Pauline Simpson, including participation from the Far East Prisoners of War Associations, General Lord Dannatt, and the Duke of Gloucester. asauk.org
• Royal British Legion Events: The Royal British Legion is coordinating national and local community events to honor the service and sacrifice of the World War II generation. Veterans and their families are encouraged to register their interest to participate in these commemorations. royalnavy.mod.uk
• Local Community Initiatives: Various councils and organizations are offering grants and support for communities to host their own commemorative activities, such as street parties, exhibitions, and educational programs, to ensure inclusive public participation.

How to Celebrate VJ Day 80

Here are some meaningful ways to observe the 80th anniversary of VJ Day:

• Host a Commemorative Event: Organize a gathering in your community, school, or home to honor those who served in the Far East. Incorporate moments of silence, readings, and discussions to reflect on the significance of VJ Day.
• Decorate with Themed Printables: Utilize our Free Printable VJ Day Decorations, including bunting and decorations, to create a patriotic atmosphere for your event.
• Educational Activities: Engage students with lessons about the history of VJ Day, including stories from veterans and the impact of the war’s end on global history.
• Culinary Traditions: Prepare traditional wartime recipes or host a tea party to experience the culinary history of the era.
• Art and Craft Projects: Encourage participants to create decorations or artworks inspired by VJ Day themes, fostering a personal connection to the commemoration.

By participating in these activities, we honor the legacy of those who sacrificed for peace and ensure that the lessons of history continue to resonate with future generations.

How to Use VJ Day Invitations

Print as many invitations as required (there are two per page) and fill in the details.

How To Use Cupcake Wrappers and Toppers

Print off the required cupcake wrappers onto thin cardstock or thick paper. Cut out and wrap around to form the case—secure with tape or glue. Place a cupcake inside! Not suitable for baking cupcakes.

Print off the required cupcake toppers onto thin cardstock or thick paper. Cut with scissors or with a 2″ circle punch. Attach a cocktail stick to the back of each topper and secure it with tape. Place into decorated cupcakes!

How To Use Favor Bag Labels

There are two designs to choose from. The reverse says, “Thank you for celebrating VJ Day 80 with us!”

These labels fold over to attach to a 10cm/4″ wide cellophane/plastic food bag. Print off as many as you need onto thin card or thick paper.

As well as the printable, you will need some other supplies—clear plastic food bags and treats to put inside the bags.

Fill the bags up, then place the folded label on top. Secure with staples on each side, going through the bag and label.

How To Use Mini Cake Flags

These mini flags are super cute and would look wonderful strung across a cake or as mini bunting hung wherever you can hang bunting!

The designs are the same as VE Day 80. Print and cut as many flags as required.

Fold over and hang over a piece of string, fishing line, or ribbon, and use a glue stick to secure it in place.

Hang where desired, or if using across a cake, tie to two straws inserted into the top of the cake, as demonstrated in the illustration.

How To Use Cocktail Stick Flags

• The cocktail flags can be used on cocktail sticks/toothpicks, cocktail stirrers, or straws.
• Apply glue to the blank side of the flags and fold them around the stick/straw.
• Carefully line up the edges before pressing them together to seal them in place.
• Make sure to leave a gap at the top if using it to make straw flags.

How To Use Straw Flags

• The straw flags can be used on straws or cocktail sticks. Print and cut as many as required.
• Then, one by one, apply glue to the blank side of a flag and wrap around a straw about an inch from the top.
• Take your time to line up the dovetail ends first before pressing them together toward the straw.

How To Use Printable VJ Day Bunting

Our free printable bunting for VJ Day includes full-color and black-and-white versions to colour in!

To make strands of bunting, you will need string or ribbon, a hole punch, and the printable.

Print as many flags as you like and cut them out. Punch holes in the top right and left corners and thread through onto ribbon or string.

How To Make Popcorn Cones

The designs are the same as VE Day 80. Print as many as you require onto thin card or thick paper. Cut, then fold around into a cone.

Secure with double-sided tape or glue. If using glue, hold it together with a paper clip until the glue dries.

These can hold popcorn, crisps, potato chips, tortilla chips, and even cotton candy!

How To Make Popcorn Boxes

Print as many as required onto thin cardstock or thick paper and cut out.

Flip over to the blank side, and you can judge where to score some lines to make folding easier: along the bottom flap tabs, the side flap, and along each edge, from point to point.

Fold around; use glue or double-sided tape to secure the sides first, then upend to the bottom flaps. If you using glue, you may want to add a paper clip to hold everything in place until the glue dries.

How To Use Bottle/Napkin Wrappers

There are four designs in this set. Print and cut as many as required.

Remove any existing labels from bottles and wrap them with the free printable ones. Secure it with tape or glue on the back.

To use as napkin wrappers, roll a knife, fork, spoon (or whatever you’re using) into a napkin, then wrap the napkin ring around it. Secure it with a piece of tape at the back.

You may have to adjust the length of the wrappers, so cut down to size if you find they are too long.