Victoria Day

noun

1
: formerly May 24 and now the Monday preceding May 25 observed in Canada as a legal holiday
2

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Though the fireworks show typically runs for just five to 10 minutes, the program is extended for holidays like Independence Day in the US and Victoria Day in Canada. Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

Queen Victoria

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Victoria Day was in 1901

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“Victoria Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Victoria%20Day. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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