Commonwealth Day

American  

noun

1. a holiday observed in some countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, originally on May 24, the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth, but now on varying dates.

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Commonwealth Day British  

noun

1. Former name: Empire Day.  the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth, May 24, celebrated (now on the second Monday in March) as a holiday in many parts of the Commonwealth

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Etymology

Origin of Commonwealth Day

First recorded in 1955–60

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Commonwealth Day

King Charles has said the Commonwealth can be a force for unity in a "fragmented world" in a message at the annual Commonwealth Day service in London.

From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026

The Commonwealth Day is a commemorative event meant to celebrate the diversity, unity and shared values of the 56 member nations.

From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025

He said a fourth flagpole in County Hall's quadrangle could be used to mark events such as Armed Forces Day, Commonwealth Day and Armistice Day.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2025

Meanwhile, First Minister John Swinney will be in London later to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service of celebration at Westminster Abbey.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2025

King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales have attended the annual Commonwealth Day service, a year after both were forced to cancel because they were receiving cancer treatment.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2025