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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Traditionally, residents spend the Victoria Day weekend outside as families take advantage of the warmer weather to go camping or enjoy other outdoor activities.

From Reuters • May 19, 2023

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

From Washington Times • May 16, 2023

Travellers make their way to the departures terminal at the start of the Victoria Day holiday long weekend at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, May 20, 2022.

From Reuters • Jun. 10, 2022

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

Victoria Day, while not absolutely stormy, proved to be rather unpleasant.

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

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