In East Germany, 8 May was observed as Liberation Day from 1950 to 1966, and was celebrated again on the 40th anniversary in 1985.
Di Jerman Timur, 8 Mei dirayakan dengan sebutan "Hari Pembebasan" dari 1950 sampai 1966, dan dirayakan kembali saat peribgatan ke-40 pada 1985.