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Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday observed on the last Monday preceding May 25 to honour Queen Victoria, who is known as the "Mother of Confederation". The holiday has existed in Canada since at least 1845, originally on Victoria's natural birthday, May 24. It falls on the Monday between the 18th and the 24th (inclusive) and, so, is always the penultimate Monday of May. Victoria Day is a federal statutory holiday, as well as a holiday in six of Canada's ten provinces and all three of its territories. The holiday has always been a distinctly Canadian observance and continues to be celebrated across the country. It is informally considered the start of the summer season in Canada.
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Two people arrested for shooting fireworks at crowds during Toronto’s Victoria Day celebrations
35 best extended Victoria Day deals you can still shop on Amazon Canada: Save $100s on tech, home, kitchen & more
Geese and guests share a spring Victoria Day moment at Nikka Yuko as weather turns in Lethbridge
Almost everything at Old Navy is 50% off, Amazon has 1,000s of markdowns — plus 34 more best last-minute Victoria Day deals to shop in Canada before the May long weekend ends
40 ultimate best last-minute Amazon Victoria Day deals in Canada — save up to $900 on TVs, portable generators, beauty essentials & more
Where to see Victoria Day fireworks in Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan and the GTA
Victoria Day to Bring Early Tease of Summer to Southern Ontario With 30°C Heat and Severe Storm Risk on Monday
Amazon has 1,000s of Victoria Day long weekend deals — these are 40 of the very best: Save $100s on TVs, clothing and more
Victoria Day 2026 Ontario guide: Here’s where you can see fireworks, take a road trip, shop, dine and more
Many Ontario malls to stay open this Victoria Day — here are the hours at the major shopping centres
More Ontario stores to open on Victoria Day in move government says brings ‘flexibility’
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