Victoria Day

The Monday before May 25, observed in Canada in commemoration of the birthday of Queen Victoria.

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Victoria Day

the Monday preceding May 24: observed in Canada as a national holiday in commemoration of the birthday of Queen Victoria

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Victo′ria Day`

(in Canada) the first Monday preceding May 25, observed as a national holiday; formerly May 24, birthday of Queen Victoria.

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Victoria Day - a public holiday in Canada on the Monday on or before May 24th

legal holiday, national holiday, public holiday - authorized by law and limiting work or official business

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