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Victoria Day Long Weekend Overview

All provinces and territories in Canada observe a public holiday on the Monday before May 25th. This holiday is called Victoria Day and celebrates the Sovereign's birthday (Canada is still a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, of which the Queen is head).

As Victoria Day is always on a Monday, the holiday is part of a long weekend, which is commonly referred to as the Victoria Day Weekend or the May Two-Four (a case of beer is called a "two-four"). The weekend is also called the May 24th weekend, although it does not always fall on May 24th.

The Victoria Day Weekend is the first long weekend after the winter. Lots of people open up their cottages, plant gardens, or just get away. Expect crowds at resorts and hotels and busy highways.

Banks, schools, many stores and restaurants are closed. Call ahead to find out about other attractions and tourist spots.

When is Victoria Day?

2008: Monday, May 19, 2008
2009: Monday, May 18, 2009
2010: Monday, May 24, 2010
2011: Monday, May 23, 2011
2012: Monday, May 21, 2012
2013: Monday, May 20, 2013
2014: Monday, May 19, 2014
2015: Monday, May 18, 2015

What to Expect on the Victoria Day Long Weekend

The Victoria Day long weekend is the first popular weekend spring / summer travel. Expect crowds at resorts and hotels and busy highways.

Banks, schools, many stores and restaurants are closed. Call ahead to find out about other attractions and tourist spots. See a complete listing of holidays in Canada at the provincial level.