Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Statutory, optional in Quebec
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Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Nunavut. Optional in Alberta and Quebec
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National Patriots’ Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) is a commemoration of the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837
Quebec only
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Saint-Jean Baptiste Day, the national holiday of Québec and a celebration of French-Canadian culture held on the birthday of Quebec’s patron saint
Quebec
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Celebrates of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada
National Day
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The origins of Labour day in Canada can be traced back to a printer’s revolt over working hours in 1872 in Toronto
First Monday in September
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Celebrated on the Second Monday in October and statutory, except in Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
2nd Monday in October
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Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches
Quebec Govt. Only
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New Year’s Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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