(in Canada) the Monday preceding May 25, observed as a national holiday to commemorate the birthday of Queen Victoria.
‘If a non-qualified employee is not asked to work on Victoria Day, he or she gets the day off with no pay.’
‘Students research the history and current status of Victoria Day in Canada, including why the people of Quebec do not celebrate this holiday.’
‘In 1957, Victoria Day was permanently appointed as the Queen's birthday in Canada.’
‘If you'd like to read more about it, see the full Victoria Day story.’
‘Before Victoria Day became a national Holiday, people had celebrated Empire Day, beginning in the 1890s as Victoria approached her Diamond jubilee in 1897.’
‘The Victoria Day Weekend is traditionally the kick off for summer in Canada.’
‘Shown below are just a few of the fun Victoria Day Trips and areas to explore.’
‘So we were high and dry for Victoria Day.’
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