What does Victoria Day celebrate?
- The adoption of the flag
- The birthday of the Sovereign
- The end of the First World War
- The founding of Québec City
Answer: The birthday of the Sovereign
Victoria Day, held on the Monday preceding May 25, marks the Sovereign’s birthday. Canada became a constitutional monarchy in its own right at Confederation in 1867, during Queen Victoria’s reign. The end of the First World War is remembered on Remembrance Day, November 11.
Learn more: National holidays and important dates
- New Year’s Day: January 1. Sir John A. Macdonald Day: January 11, the birthday of the first Prime Minister.
- Good Friday: the Friday just before Easter Sunday. Easter Monday: the Monday just after it.
- Vimy Day: April 9.
- Victoria Day: the Monday before May 25, the Sovereign’s birthday.
- Fête nationale (Quebec): June 24, the Feast of St. John the Baptist.
- Canada Day: July 1. The Dominion of Canada was officially born on July 1, 1867.
- Labour Day: first Monday of September. Thanksgiving Day: second Monday of October.
- Remembrance Day: November 11.
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day: November 20. Laurier was the first French-Canadian Prime Minister since Confederation.
- Christmas Day: December 25. Boxing Day: December 26.