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Victoria Day

American  

noun

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


Victoria Day British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Authorities have closed some parks and campgrounds in Alberta over the Victoria Day weekend.

From Reuters ● May 21, 2023

Pilots at Onex Corp's WestJet Group gave notice on Monday that could allow for strike action as early as May 19, raising the possibility of travel disruptions during Canada's Victoria Day holiday next 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

When Victoria Day came the soldiers always went "into camp" for three days, strict military discipline reigned, and Billy must be with his company.

From The Shagganappi by E. Pauline Johnson

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