It falls on the Monday between the 18th and the 24th (inclusive) and, so, is always the penultimate Monday of May (May 19 in 2025 and May 18 in 2026). Victoria Day is a federal statutory …

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. The Sovereign's birthday has been …

In 2025 the Victoria Day holiday is on Monday, May 19. Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25 in every province and territory.

Feb 7, 2006 · Victoria Day was established as a holiday in the Province of Canada in 1845 and as a national holiday in 1901. It is observed on the first Monday before 25 May.

In 1845, during the reign of Queen Victoria, May 24, the queen’s birthday, was declared a holiday in Canada. After Victoria’s death in 1901, an act of the Canadian Parliament established …

May 20, 2024 · In 1958, Empire Day became known as Commonwealth Day, which was moved to the second Monday in March. The Monday before May 25 then became known as Victoria …

Dec 23, 2024 · Learn all about Victoria Day in Canada - from its history honoring Queen Victoria to modern traditions like parades, fireworks, sales and cottage openings.

Victoria Day, known in French as 'Fête de la Reine', is a public holiday in Canada that commemorates Queen Victoria's birthday. The British queen was born on May 24, 1819 and …

Find here the exact dates for Victoria Day for any year.

Nov 5, 2015 · She was queen when Canada became its own country in 1867, and she was the one who chose Ottawa as our capital. After she died in 1901, the Canadian government …