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Victoria Day is celebrated in most provinces of Canada. However, as a holiday, Victoria Day has different statuses in different places. In Alberta, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Manitoba, Victoria Day is a general holiday. In Saskatchewan, Ontario, and British Columbia, it is a statutory holiday. However, it is not a paid holiday in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
All the citizens of Canada celebrate Victoria Day every year on the Monday before May 25.
The celebration of Victoria Day began in 1845.
In 1845, the Legislature of the Province of Canada declared Queen's birthday a holiday.
Here, we will see some major historical events related to Canada Victoria Day.
Victoria Day is a special event for every Canadian. This holiday marks the birthday of Queen Victoria. In 1967, under Queen Victoria's reign, Canada gained its independence. It no longer remained a part of the British Empire but became an independent country with its own parliament and government. On this day, you can see the Royal Union Flag, alongside the National Flag, at airports, federal buildings, and military bases.
Besides this, Victoria Day also marks the beginning of summer in Canada. Every year, it comes after a long and chilly winter. That is what makes Victoria Day even more exciting for Canadians. Finally, since the holiday falls on Monday, it gives people a long weekend to celebrate. As a result, Victoria Day also goes by May Run or May Long.
There are several ways to celebrate this Canadian statutory holiday. First, you can attend a parade. You can also go on a trip with your family and friends. Lastly, you can also spend the day playing cricket, a famous British pastime activity. Finally, remember to click some good pictures and upload them on your social media.
Victoria Day is a statutory holiday in Canada.
We celebrate Victoria Day to honor the birthday of Queen Victoria, under whose reign Canada received national independence.
In Canada, Victoria Day enjoys the status of a statutory holiday.
Victoria Day is celebrated in most provinces of Canada.
Victoria Day falls on the Monday before May 25 every year.
Most Canadians celebrate Victoria Day through parades and outdoor activities like fireworks displays and camping.
Yes, it is a statutory holiday in Candara.
No, Quebec does not celebrate Victoria Day. But it celebrates Journée nationale des patriotes or National Patriots Day on the same day.
Victoria Day is a statutory holiday in Ontario, along with Saskatchewan and British Columbia. So, most stores do not open on this day.
It is because under Queen Victoria's reign Canada gained national independence.
No, Canada is an independent country with its own parliament.
The holiday weekend does not always fall on May 24. It is celebrated on the Monday before May 25.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2021 | Monday |
| May 23, 2022 | Monday |
| May 22, 2023 | Monday |
| May 20, 2024 | Monday |
| May 19, 2025 | Monday |
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/victoria-day
https://www.officeholidays.com/amp/holidays/canada/victoria-day
https://putinbay.com/what-is-victoria-day-2/
https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/festivals-events/holidays/victoria-day
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/important-commemorative-days/victoria-day.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Confederation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Day#Provincial_and_territorial_legislation
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We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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