Statutory Holidays in Canada in 2024
Upcoming Holidays in Canada
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Islander Day
- Islander Day is a holiday on the third Monday in February in Prince Edward Island
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: Nova Scotia Heritage Day
- The third Monday in February is a holiday in Nova Scotia to celebrate the heritage of the province
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: Louis Riel Day
- Honours Louis Riel, the Métis leader, who led a provisional government and led negotiations that paved the way for the province's entry into Confederation in 1870.
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: Family Day
- A provincial statutory holiday observed on the third Monday in February in most provinces
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: St. Patrick's Day
- St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is a widely known historic figure. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Easter Monday
- Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
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: St. George's Day
- This is the generally accepted date of St. George's death
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: Mother's Day
- Mother's Day is celebrated across the world, in more than 50 countries, though not all countries celebrate it on the same day
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: Victoria Day
- Victoria Day celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria. Following the death of Queen Victoria, May 24th was decreed as Empire Day across the British Empire
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: National Patriots' Day
- National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) is a commemoration of the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837
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: Father's Day
- Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers
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: National Indigenous Peoples Day
- A Provincial Statutory Holiday since 2001 in Northwest Territories and since 2017 in Yukon
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: June Day
- June Day commemorates the discovery of the province in 1497 by John Cabot.
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: The National Holiday of Quebec
- Saint-Jean Baptiste Day, the national holiday of Québec and a celebration of French-Canadian culture held on the birthday of Quebec’s patron saint
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: Canada Day
- Celebrates of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada
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: Nunavut Day
- Marks the passing of the Nunavut Act in 1993, which paved the way for the creation of the territory of Nunavut in 1999
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: Orangeman's Day
- Commemorates the Battle of the Boyne, fought on July 1st 1690 by King William of Orange against King James II
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: Civic Day
- Throughout Canada, the first Monday in August is generally a holiday though it is known by different names in different areas
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: Civic Holiday
- The first Monday in August in Ontario is a statutory holiday that is widely observed by many employers
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: British Columbia Day
- Throughout Canada, the first Monday in August is generally a holiday though it is known by different names in different areas
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: Heritage Day
- An optional general holiday observed by most companies to celebrate the heritage of Alberta
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: Discovery Day
- Yukon only. Also known as Klondike Gold Discovery Day. Replaces the Civic Holiday observed on the 1st Monday of August in other areas of Canada.
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: Labour Day
- The origins of Labour day in Canada can be traced back to a printer's revolt over working hours in 1872 in Toronto
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: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- A statutory holiday to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada.
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: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- A statutory holiday to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada.
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: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- A statutory holiday to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada.
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: Thanksgiving
- Celebrated on the Second Monday in October and statutory, except in Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
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: Thanksgiving
- Celebrated on the Second Monday in October and statutory, except in Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
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: Thanksgiving
- Celebrated on the Second Monday in October and statutory, except in Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
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: Remembrance Day
- Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honour the veterans of both World Wars.
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: Canadian Remembrance Day
- Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honour the veterans of both World Wars.
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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: Boxing Day
- The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
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: Boxing Day
- The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
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: Boxing Day
- The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
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: Boxing Day
- The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
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: New Year's Eve
- The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
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