Category: Canada

In October, you will start to see spooky decorations on houses, in stores, and in some public spaces in preparation for Halloween night on October 31. On Halloween, children dress up in costumes and go door-to-door asking their neighbours for candy. Adults also get into the spirit by dressing up and going to parties. What […]

The name Canada is now generally accepted as originating from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word kanata ([kana:taʔ]), meaning ‘village’ or ‘settlement’. Where did the name Canada come from? The name “Canada” likely comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata,” meaning “village” or “settlement.” In 1535, two Aboriginal youths told French explorer Jacques Cartier about the route […]

Military time is a US term used to describe a timekeeping method otherwise known as the 24-hour clock. This timekeeping standard is widely used around the world, except in the US and several other countries, such as the following: Canada. Do Canadians use the 12 or 24-hour clock? The Government of Canada recommends using the […]

Canadian bank opening hours. Most bank branches in Canada operate on a six-day working week– opening Monday to Saturday and usually closed on Sundays. There are, however, some exceptions, like some branches of CIBC and TD, which open on Sundays. Do Saturdays count as business days for banks? “Business Days” are Monday through Friday, excluding […]

A celebration of being thankful for what one has and the bounty of the previous year. Thanksgiving has been officially celebrated as an annual holiday in Canada since November 6, 1879. While the date varied by year and was not fixed, it was commonly the second Monday in October. What holiday does Canada celebrate in […]

October 31 is not a public holiday. Schools, organizations, businesses, stores and post offices are open as usual. Is Halloween a national holiday in Canada? Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Father’s Day and Halloween are not official holidays but are celebrated nationwide, however, no paid vacation is given for these days. Visit our […]

October 2021 Monday, October 11 is Thanksgiving Day. All schools are closed. There are 20 instructional days between Friday, October 1 and Friday, October 29. Is Thanksgiving a long weekend in Canada? Traditional holiday While the actual Thanksgiving holiday is on a Monday, Canadians may gather for their Thanksgiving feast on any day during the […]

Bank holidays in Canada January 1 – New Year’s Day. April 2 – Good Friday. May 24 – Victoria Day. July 1 – Canada Day. September 6 – Labour Day. September 30 – Truth and Reconciliation Day. October 11 – Thanksgiving Day. November 11 – Remembrance Day. What days are banks closed in Canada 2022? […]

Canada Post is closed on national, provincial and territorial holidays, with no collection or delivery of mail on those days. Official holiday schedule. Holiday 2022 2023 Good Friday (National) April 15 April 7 Easter Monday (National) April 18 April 10 Victoria Day (National) May 23 May 22 Is there mail on Easter Monday 2022 in […]

December 24 is not a public holiday in Canada and general post offices, stores and other businesses are open. However, they may close earlier than usual to allow employees time to travel to the homes of family members. Is 24th holiday in Canada? Victoria Day, Canadian holiday on which the British sovereign’s birthday is celebrated. […]