Canada Day 2011

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When is Canada Day 2011?

Canada Day 2011 is Friday, July 1st.

Canada Day Overview

Canada Day is celebrated on July 1st across the country. July 1st marks the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada - that's the technical explanation, but Canada Day also means fireworks and the year's biggest national party. The Canada Day holiday is akin to the U.S. July 4th celebration but on a more Canadian scale.

What To Expect on Canada Day

Schools, banks, government offices and many other stores and businesses are closed on July 1st. Call ahead to restaurants, stores and tourist attractions to confirm Canada Day hours.

Typically, Canada Day celebrations include parades, fireworks, barbecues and other get-togethers. Get the complete Canada Day Checklist, including lyrics to O Canada in French and English.

Check local tourist sites or the Government of Canada list of Canada Day celebrations.

Canada Day in Quebec

In Quebec, Canada Day is not celebrated as fervently as in the rest of the country. Federal offices, schools, banks are closed but many people in Quebec look at July 1st as "moving day," as this date has been historically the end of lease agreements.

Canada Day Dates

2009
Wednesday, July 1
2010
Thursday, July 1 (many people will also take Friday, July 2, as a holiday as well)
2011
Friday, July 1

See a listing of public holidays in Canada.