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PROVINCIAL DAY IN CANADA

When is Provincial Day in Canada in 2025?

Provincial Day in Canada in 2025 is on the Monday, 4th of Aug (8/04/2025).

Provincial Day in Canada is on the 216th day of 2025. There are 149 days left in the year.

Provincial Day in Canada Facts

  • Date: Aug 04, 2025
  • National
  • Also Called: Civic Holiday, Natal Day, August Holiday
  • Celebrations: Fairs and exhibitions, Concerts, Sports events
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The Provincial Day is celebrated in various provinces of Canada on the first Monday of August. It is known by different names in different parts of the country viz. Civic Holiday, Natal Day, August Holiday etc. It is celebrated to commemorate the traditional culture and history of the place.

The exact origins of the day are still unknown. The reason for celebrating this day varies from province to province. The province of Alberta celebrates this day as Heritage Day to celebrate the local heritage of the people and the city. The same way, the day is celebrated as Simcoe Day in Toronto. The day is celebrated to commemorate Governor John Simcoe, who was the first lieutenant governor of Toronto. Similarly, in Ottawa province, the day is celebrated as Colonel By Day in commemoration of Colonel John By. Colonel John By is credited with the construction of Waterway and is also credited with founding the city of Ottawa. In other parts of the country, the tradition of this day dates back to 1869 when it was first celebrated by the Toronto City Council as a recreation day. There are still some other parts of the country which celebrate the first week of August rather than the first Monday. The province of Yukon celebrates the third Monday of August as Discovery Day since it was on this day that gold was discovered in the province.

The Provincial Day in Canada is largely a cultural holiday. In some parts of the country, it does not have any legal status and is not a public holiday. However, there are parts where it is a public holiday. The celebrations on this day are pretty muted. Fairs and exhibitions are organized across various provinces to showcase the local arts and crafts of the place. Local people from the communities get together to make traditional cakes and exchange them with each other. In some places, races as well as concerts and other cultural events are organized to celebrate this day. Various sports events are also common on this day.

Provincial Day in Canada Observances

DAY
DATE
HOLIDAY NAME
  • Mon
  • Aug 04, 2008
  • Provincial day (Many regions)
  • Mon
  • Aug 03, 2009
  • Provincial day (Many regions)
  • Mon
  • Aug 02, 2010
  • Provincial day (Many regions)
  • Mon
  • Aug 01, 2011
  • Provincial day (Many regions)
  • Mon
  • Aug 06, 2012
  • Provincial day (Many regions)

List of National and Regional Public Holidays of Canada in 2025

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
WednesdayWedJan 01, 2025Jan 01New Year's Day
FridayFriFeb 14, 2025Feb 14Valentine's Day
SaturdaySatFeb 15, 2025Feb 15Flag Day
MondayMonFeb 17, 2025Feb 17Family Day (AB, BC, SK, ON)
MondayMonMar 10, 2025Mar 10Commonwealth Day
MondayMonMar 17, 2025Mar 17St. Patrick's Day
FridayFriApr 18, 2025Apr 18Good Friday
SundaySunApr 20, 2025Apr 20Easter Sunday
MondayMonApr 21, 2025Apr 21Easter Monday
MondayMonMay 19, 2025May 19Victoria Day (Many regions)
TuesdayTueJul 01, 2025Jul 01Canada Day
MondayMonAug 04, 2025Aug 04Civic Holiday (Many regions)
MondayMonSep 01, 2025Sep 01Labour Day
TuesdayTueSep 30, 2025Sep 30Truth and Reconciliation Day
MondayMonOct 13, 2025Oct 13Thanksgiving Day
FridayFriOct 31, 2025Oct 31Halloween
TuesdayTueNov 11, 2025Nov 11Remembrance Day (Many regions)
ThursdayThuDec 25, 2025Dec 25Christmas Day
FridayFriDec 26, 2025Dec 26Boxing Day (Many regions)

List of Popular Celebration Days of United States in 2025

DAYDATEHOLIDAY
SundaySunJan 12, 2025Jan 12National Pharmacists Day
SundaySunJan 19, 2025Jan 19National Popcorn Day
SundaySunFeb 02, 2025Feb 02Groundhog Day
WednesdayWedFeb 05, 2025Feb 05National Signing Day
FridayFriFeb 07, 2025Feb 07National Wear Red Day
SundaySunFeb 09, 2025Feb 09National Pizza Day
ThursdayThuFeb 13, 2025Feb 13Galentine's Day
FridayFriFeb 14, 2025Feb 14Valentine's Day
SaturdaySatFeb 15, 2025Feb 15National Bagel Day
TuesdayTueFeb 18, 2025Feb 18National Drink Wine Day
SaturdaySatFeb 22, 2025Feb 22National Margarita Day
TuesdayTueMar 04, 2025Mar 04National Pancake Day
FridayFriMar 07, 2025Mar 07National Cereal Day
FridayFriMar 07, 2025Mar 07National Employee Appreciation Day
SundaySunMar 09, 2025Mar 09Daylight savings
MondayMonMar 10, 2025Mar 10National Napping Day
FridayFriMar 14, 2025Mar 14National Walkout Day
FridayFriMar 14, 2025Mar 14National Pi Day
ThursdayThuMar 20, 2025Mar 20National Proposal Day
SundaySunMar 23, 2025Mar 23National Puppy Day
SundaySunMar 30, 2025Mar 30National Doctor Day
WednesdayWedApr 02, 2025Apr 02National Walking Day
ThursdayThuApr 03, 2025Apr 03National Burrito Day
MondayMonApr 07, 2025Apr 07National Beer Day
FridayFriApr 11, 2025Apr 11National Pet Day
SaturdaySatApr 12, 2025Apr 12National Grilled Cheese Day
ThursdayThuMay 01, 2025May 01National Day Of Prayer
SundaySunMay 11, 2025May 11Mother's Day
SundaySunMay 25, 2025May 25National Towel Day
SundaySunMay 25, 2025May 25National Wine Day
FridayFriJun 06, 2025Jun 06National Donut Day
SundaySunJun 08, 2025Jun 08National Best Friends Day
SundaySunJun 15, 2025Jun 15Father's Day
SaturdaySatJun 21, 2025Jun 21National Selfie Day
SundaySunJun 22, 2025Jun 22National Kissing Day
SundaySunJul 13, 2025Jul 13National French Fry Day
MondayMonJul 14, 2025Jul 14National Nude Day
WednesdayWedJul 16, 2025Jul 16National Hot Dog Day
SundaySunJul 20, 2025Jul 20National Ice Cream Day
WednesdayWedJul 23, 2025Jul 23Amazon Prime Day
ThursdayThuJul 24, 2025Jul 24National Tequila Day
TuesdayTueJul 29, 2025Jul 29National Chicken Wing Day
FridayFriAug 01, 2025Aug 01National Girlfriends Day
SundaySunAug 03, 2025Aug 03National Sister Day
ThursdayThuSep 18, 2025Sep 18National Cheeseburger Day
FridayFriOct 03, 2025Oct 03National Boyfriends Day
SaturdaySatOct 04, 2025Oct 04National Vodka Day
SaturdaySatOct 04, 2025Oct 04National Taco Day
ThursdayThuOct 09, 2025Oct 09Leif Erikson Day
SaturdaySatOct 18, 2025Oct 18Sweetest Day
WednesdayWedOct 29, 2025Oct 29National Cat Day
FridayFriOct 31, 2025Oct 31Halloween
MondayMonNov 03, 2025Nov 03National Sandwich Day
FridayFriNov 28, 2025Nov 28Black Friday
MondayMonDec 01, 2025Dec 01Cyber Monday
SaturdaySatDec 06, 2025Dec 06Candle Day
TuesdayTueDec 09, 2025Dec 09National Pastry Day
FridayFriDec 19, 2025Dec 19National Ugly Sweater day