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What Long weekends are in August?
Provincial and Stat Holidays in Canada
| Holiday | 2022 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Holiday | Mon., August 1 | Mon., August 3 |
| Discovery Day (YK) | Mon., August 15 | Mon., August 17 |
| Labour Day | Mon., September 5 | Mon., September 7 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Fri., September 30 | n/a |
Why does August have a long weekend?
The intent of the Civic Holiday seems simply to be to “not work”. The tradition of a holiday in the middle of summer in Toronto dates back to 1869 and was formally created in 1875 when the first Monday in August became the August Civic Holiday in Toronto.
What is the August long weekend in Ontario?
August 1 – Monday: Ontario Civic Holiday Also known as Simcoe Day in Ontario, and commonly just called the August Long Weekend. This is an optional holiday created by the Ontario government. Employers are not obligated to give their employees the day off, but a fair number do depending on the sector and industry.
What is the August long weekend 2021?
Civic Holiday dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | August 2 | Monday |
| 2022 | August 1 | Monday |
| 2023 | August 7 | Monday |
| 2024 | August 5 | Monday |
Is there a long weekend in August 2022?
Christmas in 2022 is on a weekend: Christmas day on a Sunday and Boxing Day following on Monday….List of Canadian holidays in 2022.
| Holiday | Date in 2022 | Observance |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Holiday | August 1, Monday | AB, BC, SK, ON, NB, NU |
| Labour Day | September 5, Monday | National |
Is August 2 2021 a stat holiday?
A new federal statutory holiday for 2021 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be observed on September 30 by all federally regulated employees….List of Canadian holidays in 2021.
| Holiday | Date in 2021 | Observance |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Holiday | August 2, Monday | AB, BC, SK, ON, NB, NU |
| Labour Day | September 6, Monday | National |
Is Aug 2 a stat holiday?
Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in B.C….2021 statutory holidays.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| B.C. Day | Monday, August 2 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 6 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 11 |
| Remembrance Day | Thursday, November 11 |
Is August long weekend a stat?
Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, making it the most controversial non-stat holiday in the province. Many people think that is should be a statutory holiday all across Canada….Statutory Holidays in Ontario in 2021 and 2022.
| Holiday | Civic Holiday First Monday in August |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Mon, August 2 |
| 2022 | Mon, August 1 |
| 2023 | Mon, August 7 |
Is Monday 2nd August a public holiday?
To help you plan your holidays and day trips in Sydney and New South Wales, we have listed the NSW public holidays and long weekends for 2022….Archive: NSW Public Holidays 2021.
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Monday | 5 April | Monday |
| Anzac Day | 25 April | Sunday |
| Queen’s Birthday | 14 June | Monday |
| Bank Holiday* | 2 August | Monday |
What holiday is August 22nd?
2022 Daily Holidays that fall on August 22, include:
- Be an Angel Day.
- Eat a Peach Day.
- National Bad Day.
- National Bao Day.
- National Pecan Torte Day.
- National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day.
- National Tooth Fairy Day – (Also on February 28)
- Never Been Better Day.
What holiday is August 4th?
| Holiday | Category | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4 Thursday | ||
| Cook Islands Constitution Day | Federal | Cultural, Historical, International |
| Hooray for Kids Day | Special Interest | American, Children |
| National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day | Food & Beverage | Chocolate, Dessert, Food |