National Holidays


New Year's Day -- January 1

Sir John A. Macdonald Day -- January 11

Good Friday -- Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday

Easter Monday -- Monday immediately following Easter Sunday

Vimy Day -- April 9

Victoria Day -- Monday preceding May 25 (British Sovereign's birthday)

FĂȘte Nationale (Quebec) -- June 24 (Feast of St. John the Baptist)

Canada Day -- July 1

Labour Day -- First Monday of September

Thanksgiving Day -- Second Monday of October

Remembrance Day -- November 11

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day -- November 20

Christmas -- December 25

Boxing Day -- December 26

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