Celebrating Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Discovery Day is celebrated on the nearest Monday to June 24. This year, Discovery Day falls on Monday, June 25, 2018.
Is the first Monday in August considered a statutory holiday?
Is the first Monday in August considered a statutory holiday in your jurisdiction? This year, the first Monday is August 4.
First Monday in August a.k.a Civic Holiday: Public holiday or not?
In most parts of Canada, the first Monday of August is recognized as a holiday. This year, the first Monday is August 1. Although most commonly referred to as "Civic Holiday", the holiday is referred to differently across Canada. The name of the holiday is not the only thing that differs between the provinces and territories, the legal status of the holiday also varies. That is, in some provinces and territories, the first Monday in August is considered a statutory (public) holiday, while in others it is not.
