0

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.

Canadian Holidays
576 × 1024
Source:41KB

Canadian Holidays
400 × 838
Source:240KB

Canadian Holidays
900 × 1600
Source:144KB

Canadian Holidays
2170 × 1677
Source:291KB

Canadian Holidays
792 × 612
Source:32KB

Canadian Holidays
576 × 986
Source:149KB

Canadian Holidays
450 × 600
Source:43KB

Canadian Holidays
608 × 1080
Source:98KB

Canadian Holidays
1730 × 1200
Source:1.2MB

Canadian Holidays
450 × 800
Source:420KB

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Recommended Dresses

Recommend:  Beach Inspired Wedding Bands  Big Dog Wedding Dresses  Blazer Sheath Dress  Bridal Shops In St Louis  Celebrity Ball Gowns Evening Dresses  Charcoal Work Dresses  Chelsea Theodore Dresses  Crossdressed Bride Wedding  Disc Jockey Dress Code  Embroidered Suits  Pantyhose Prom Dress  Patagonia Women s Bandha Dress  Royal Blue Knit Dress  Shop Direct  Spanish Designer Wedding Dress  Tumblr Lace Wedding Dress  Vintage Fit and Flare Wedding Dress  Wholesale Flowers China  derby dresses  prom dress less than 50 dollars