Canada has many diverse landscapes and rich cultures!! There are also lots of possibilities. Canadians are well-known for their friendly hard-working attitude and openness as well their willingness to learn and support others. Canadians are also able to enjoy nine statutory holiday throughout the year. This is an important break from daily life of studying and work. The public holiday is a statutory holiday that’s set by the province or territory governments. You can enjoy the many leisure and social activities Canada offers while you get to spend time with your family 🇨🇦 9️⃣ ️ ..
In 2019 all provinces and territories except British Columbia and Saskatchewan will observe nine statutory holidays 9️⃣. Saskatchewan has 10 statutory holidays while British Columbia has 11 . The nine holidays observed by all other jurisdictions include New Year’s Day Good Friday Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day – each with its own brief overview.
New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1 and marks the beginning of a new year. Most businesses and services are closed on this day and many people choose to celebrate with family and friends.
Good Friday is celebrated on the same date every year which varies. In 2019 it falls on April 19. This date is observed by many Christian denominations and is seen as a day for reflection and the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many churches have services and many business and services are closed 👔 ⛪.
Victoria Day is celebrated on the Monday before May 25. The day is named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) who was the reigning monarch over Canadian territories until her death. It is marked with fireworks and parades through all the country also with barbecues and other leisure activity.
Canada Day is celebrated on July 1 and marks the birth of the nation of Canada. It is marked with fireworks and parades all the way through the country and many businesses and services are closed.
Labour Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September and marks the end of the summer season. Not only is it the unofficial end of summer it is also a day to recognize the contributions of working people to the success of the country 🔚 ️.
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October. This is a time for people to give thanks for the harvest and for the bounty of the season ️. Many people enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends.
Remembrance Day is celebrated on November 11 and marks the armistice that ended World War I. People observe a moment of silence at 11:00am when there is a nationwide broadcast of the Last Post ️.
Christmas Day which is observed on December 25 marks the birth and celebration of Jesus Christ. People celebrate Christmas Day with traditional dinners with their families and friends. Businesses and services remain closed.
As you can see Canadians enjoy a many statutory holidays through all the year ️. Statutory holidays give us an opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends. They also give us a chance to explore the great outdoors and enjoy the unique beauty of Canada’s varied landscapes.
Canada’s statutory holidays offer us a much needed break from our daily grind and offer us the chance to reconnect with our families while taking advantage of all that this country has to offer in terms of recreational activities.
Whether you are looking for a day of relaxation exploration or reflection there is a statutory holiday to suit your needs. Be sure to check the dates for each holiday before planning your next vacation or weekend getaway. . .
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