Today is a national holiday in Canada!
Victoria Day celebrates the birth of Queen Victoria (May 24 1919 - January 22 1901), who was the ruler of the United Kingdom and the British Empire from June 20th 1837 until her death.
Following her death, May 24th was decreed as Empire Day across the British Empire, but only Canada has a holiday on the day with the exception of Nova Scotia.
In Quebec, National Patriots Day is celebrated on the same day as Victoria Day.
The holiday is also called May-Two-Four which refers to the date around which the holiday falls. It always falls on a Monday -whichever Monday is before May 25th- hence today, May 23rd is Victoria Day. It is always a long weekend, which may also be known as May Long or May Run and for many Canadians it marks the beginning of summer!
On Victoria Day all city, state and government offices are closed, as are schools, libraries, post offices and banks. Public transport are on a reduced holiday schedule.
Have a great holiday Canadians! Enjoy your long weekend!
:) :)
Victoria Day celebrates the birth of Queen Victoria (May 24 1919 - January 22 1901), who was the ruler of the United Kingdom and the British Empire from June 20th 1837 until her death.
Following her death, May 24th was decreed as Empire Day across the British Empire, but only Canada has a holiday on the day with the exception of Nova Scotia.
In Quebec, National Patriots Day is celebrated on the same day as Victoria Day.
The holiday is also called May-Two-Four which refers to the date around which the holiday falls. It always falls on a Monday -whichever Monday is before May 25th- hence today, May 23rd is Victoria Day. It is always a long weekend, which may also be known as May Long or May Run and for many Canadians it marks the beginning of summer!
On Victoria Day all city, state and government offices are closed, as are schools, libraries, post offices and banks. Public transport are on a reduced holiday schedule.
Have a great holiday Canadians! Enjoy your long weekend!
:) :)
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