Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday observed on the last Monday preceding May 25 to honour Queen Victoria, who is known as the "Mother of ...
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Victoria Day
Holiday
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
Also called: May Long Weekend, May Long, May Two-Four, May Run, Firecracker Day
Celebrations: Fireworks, parades
Frequency: Annual
Observed by: Canadians
Related to: Sovereign's Birthday; Commonwealth Day (until 1977)
Significance: Birthday of Queen Victoria
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Find out more about the history and observance of Victoria Day, the celebration of the Sovereign's birthday in Canada, a tradition unique to our country.
In 1845, during the reign of Queen Victoria, May 24, the queen's birthday, was declared a holiday in Canada.
May 18, 2024 · Victoria Day is marked in most cities with parades, outdoor events and activities like camping and elaborate firework displays.
Victoria Day, also known as May Two-Four, May Long, and May Long Weekend, is a Canadian holiday on the Monday preceding May 25.
Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25 in every province and territory. It honours Queen Victoria's birthday.
On Victoria Day, Canadians proudly celebrate the birthday of Queen Victoria, the date also simultaneously celebrating the current Queen Elizabeth's birthday.
May 13, 2024 · Victoria day is the celebration of Queen Victoria's birthday originally started by the English in the 1900's. In Canada it's better known as the ...
Victoria Day is a Canadian holiday that falls on the Monday before or on May 24. At first, it was a celebration of the birthday of Queen Victoria of Great ...
Victoria Day — the Monday before May 25 — on May 19 this year, signifies the beginning of summer and the arrival of warmer, greener days.
