Victoria Day

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/victoria-day

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the federal holiday designation?Statutory holiday observed nationwide
2. What is the date of observance?The Monday falling between May 18th and May 24th, inclusive
3. When is Victoria Day celebrated in Canada?Victoria Day is observed on the last Monday before May 25, which always falls between May 18 and May 24.
4. Why do Canadians have a holiday called Victoria Day?It honors Queen Victoria, who helped build Canada, and it also marks the unofficial start of summer.

Federal Statutory Holiday: A public holiday mandated by the federal government, affecting federal employees and institutions.
Mother of Confederation: A historical designation for Queen Victoria, recognizing her influence during Canada's confederation.
Penultimate Monday: The second-to-last Monday in a given month.
National Patriots' Day: A Quebec holiday commemorating historical figures and events related to the province's identity.