Canadian
Holidays
Did you know public holidays are known as statutory holidays — or simply stats? That’s right: Canada takes its holidays pretty seriously, and not just the ones that get you a day off work. The Great White North is home to all sorts of religious, cultural, and commemorative celebrations.
| Date |
Holiday |
Category |
Tags |
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Have a Heart Day
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Cause |
Canadian, Civic |
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National Flag of Canada Day
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Federal |
Canadian, Civic |
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Family Day
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Relationship |
Appreciation, Canadian, Family |
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Islander Day
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Federal |
Canadian, Festivities, Fun |
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Louis Riel Day
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Cultural |
Appreciation, Canadian, Cultural Holidays |
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Nova Scotia Heritage Day
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Federal |
Appreciation, Canadian, Civic |
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Simplot Games
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Special Interest |
American, Canadian, Sports |
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Yukon Heritage Day
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Fun |
Canadian, Historical |
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Canadian Bacon Day
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Food & Beverage |
Canadian, Cooking, Food |
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Alexander Graham Bell Day
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Appreciation |
Canadian, Historical, Technology |
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Commonwealth Day Canada
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Cultural |
Canadian, Historical |
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World Autism Month
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Health |
Awareness, Canadian |
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Vimy Ridge Day
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Special Interest |
Appreciation, Canadian, Historical |
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Canada Book Week
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Special Interest |
Books, Canadian, Educational |
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Victoria Day
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Cultural |
Canadian, Historical |
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Canadian Immigrants Day
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Special Interest |
American, Appreciation, Canadian |
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Canada's National Indigenous Peoples Day
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Cultural |
Canadian, Civic, Historical |
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St. Jean Baptiste Day
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Religious |
Canadian, Christian, Festivities |
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Canada Day
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Federal |
Canadian, Cultural |
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Nunavut Day
|
Federal |
Activities, Canadian, Historical |
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National Jump for Jelly Beans Day
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Food & Beverage |
Canadian, Dessert, Sweet Food |
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British Columbia Day
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Cultural |
Canadian, Summer |
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Civic Holiday
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Federal |
Canadian, Festivities, Historical |
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Heritage Day Alberta
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Cultural |
Canadian, Family, Historical |
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Natal Day
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Federal |
Canadian, Festivities, Historical |
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New Brunswick Day
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Federal |
Beer, Canadian, Civic |
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Terry Fox Day
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Cause |
Activities, Canadian, Historical |
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National Night Out
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Special Interest |
American, Canadian, Safety |
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Regatta Day
|
Fun |
Activities, Canadian, Festivities |
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Discovery Day
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Cultural |
Canadian, Historical |
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National No Excuses Day
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Fun |
Canadian, Lifestyle, Pop Culture |
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Orange Shirt Day
|
Cause |
Awareness, Canadian |
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Health Care Aide Day
|
Health |
Appreciation, Canadian |
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Restorative Justice Week
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Cause |
Canadian, Civic, Federal |
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Red Mitten Day
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Special Interest |
Canadian, Sports |
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Housing Day
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Cause |
Awareness, Canadian |
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
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Cause |
Awareness, Canadian, Women |
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Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster
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Special Interest |
Canadian, Federal, Historical |
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National Maple Syrup Day Canada
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Food & Beverage |
Breakfast, Canadian, Sweet Food |