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Victoria Day

American

noun

(in Canada) the first Monday preceding May 25, observed as a national holiday.

Victoria Day British

noun

the Monday preceding May 24: observed in Canada as a national holiday in commemoration of the birthday of Queen Victoria

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WestJet gave notice on Monday that could allow for strike action as early as May 19, raising fears of travel disruptions during Canada's Victoria Day holiday weekend.

From Reuters • May 16, 2023

A possible strike could severely hamper Canada’s airline industry during the upcoming Victoria Day holiday weekend.

From Washington Times • May 16, 2023

On Sunday, a day before Canadians were to celebrate Victoria Day, scattered tree limbs still blocked roads and animals were trapped by pieces of splintered barns.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2022

Those images are fueling further calls for relief, as travelers arrive early, or avoid the airport ahead of the long holiday weekend for Victoria Day on May 23.

From Reuters • May 20, 2022

"You should celebrate Victoria Day," said Adam, patriotically.

From Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1904 by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)

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