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Public Holidays in Canada

If you're planning a trip to Canada, it's worth considering the dates of the Canadian public holidays.
Canada has several statutory holidays whilst the provinces and states also have their own individual holidays.

There are also traditional religious holidays in Canada, including some of the Christian holidays such as Easter and Christmas. Holiday of other religions are also observed to a greater or lesser degree, depending on the area.

The list below includes the most common national holidays that are observed pretty much throughout Canada.

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Canadian Public Holidays

2010

Friday January 1st - New Year's Day - Jour de l'An

Friday April 2nd - Good Friday - Vendredi saint

Monday April 5th - Easter Monday - Lundi de Pâques

Monday May 24th - Victoria Day - La fête de la Reine

Thursday July 1st - Canada Day - La fête du Canada

Monday August 2nd - August Civic Holiday - Premier lundi d'août

Monday September 6th - Labour Day - La fête du travail

Monday October 11th - Thanksgiving Day - L'Action de grâce

Thursday November 11th - Remembrance Day - Le jour du Souvenir

Saturday December 25th - Christmas Day - Noël

Sunday December 26th - Boxing Day - Le lendemain de Noël

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2009

Thursday January 1st - New Year's Day - Jour de l'An

Friday April 10th - Good Friday - Vendredi saint

Monday April 13th - Easter Monday - Lundi de Pâques

Monday May 18th - Victoria Day - La fête de la Reine

Wednesday July 1st - Canada Day - La fête du Canada

Monday August 3rd - August Civic Holiday - Premier lundi d'août

Monday September 7th - Labour Day - La fête du travail

Monday October 12th - Thanksgiving Day - L'Action de grâce

Wednesday November 11th - Rememberance Day - Le jour du Souvenir

Friday December 25th - Christmas Day - Noël

Saturday December 26th - Boxing Day - Le lendemain de Noël

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