Sunday, May 17, 2026

Thoughts From a "Lost Canadian" About New Years, Good Friday, and Easter in Canada

There are three more holidays in Canada which I'm going to write about, but these three holidays are the same in the USA, so I'm going to combine them in this post today - New Years, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. I'll start with New Years in Canada . . .

  • January 1st is recognized as New Year's Day across all provinces and territories.
  • Celebrations officially kick off on the night of December 31 with major public countdowns, family gatherings, and large-scale fireworks displays in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.
  • January 1 is a federal statutory holiday. Banks, schools, and most government offices are closed, and public transit systems usually operate on reduced holiday schedules.
You will find my full post at this link.

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