Civic holiday or First Monday in August, public holiday or not?
This year, the first Monday in August, also called Civic Holiday, among other names, depending on the province or territory, falls on Monday, August 4. However, is it a public holiday?
Simcoe Day
First Monday in August, also known as Civic Holiday and other local names
This year, the first Monday in August, also called Civic Holiday, among other names, depending on the province or territory, falls on Monday August 6. The first Monday of August is a general holiday for employees in many parts of Canada. It is a public (statutory) holiday in some provinces and territories, but in others it has different legal status. It is often called the “August Holiday,” “Civic Holiday,” “Simcoe Day” (around Ontario), “Provincial Day,” “Heritage Day,” “Natal Day” or other local names.
First Monday in August, also known as Civic Holiday and other local names
The first Monday of August is a general holiday for employees in many parts of Canada. It is a public (statutory) holiday in some provinces and territories, but in others it has another legal status. It is often called the "August Holiday", "Civic Holiday", "Simcoe Day" (around Ontario), "Provincial Day", "Heritage Day", "Natal Day", or other local names.
