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Canadian Holidays

Canada celebrates a mix of national, regional, and cultural holidays. Here is a list of the major national holidays observed across Canada:

1. **New Year's Day (Jour de l'An)** - January 1
- The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is celebrated with parties, family gatherings, and various events.

2. **Good Friday** - Friday before Easter Sunday
- A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

3. **Easter Monday** - Monday after Easter Sunday
- It is observed by Christians and is also a public holiday for federal employees.

4. **Victoria Day (Fête de la Reine)** - Monday preceding May 25
- Celebrates Queen Victoria's birthday and also marks the unofficial start of the summer season in Canada.

5. **Canada Day (Fête du Canada)** - July 1
- Marks the anniversary of the confederation in 1867 when the British North America Act came into effect. Celebrations include parades, fireworks, and concerts.

6. **Labour Day** - First Monday in September
- Celebrates the achievements of workers and the labor movement; it marks the unofficial end of the summer season.

7. **Thanksgiving Day (Action de grâce)** - Second Monday in October
- A day for Canadians to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. It is celebrated with family gatherings and turkey dinners.

8. **Remembrance Day (Jour du Souvenir)** - November 11
- Commemorates the armistice ending World War I and honors those who have died in military service.

9. **Christmas Day (Noël)** - December 25
- Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time for family gatherings, gift-giving, and festive meals.

10. **Boxing Day** - December 26
- Originally a day when servants and tradespeople would receive gifts from their superiors, it is now primarily known as a major shopping day.

In addition to national holidays, each province and territory may observe its own specific holidays. For example, Family Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February in most provinces but on different dates in a few others. Newfoundland and Labrador celebrate St. Patrick's Day, while Quebec has its National Holiday, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, on June 24.

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