Friday November 08, 2024

Canada Flag Labor Day - Canada


Labor Day

The Canadian Labor Day is basically another name for May Day except it is not celebrated on May 1rst like most countries. It marks the beginning of Spring and celebrating the work force of the country.

Celebration\ Observance

To enjoy such a holiday workers and their families can have a day off from their tiring work hours. All workers, schools and government jobs get the day off as it is a national holiday.

History

This day came to be when the United States government tried to extend the hours of a regular work day to 8 and there were riots that broke out around the country. Learning from their mistakes the U.S and many other countries made a holiday for the hard workers that support the country.

Canada Public Holidays



Yearly Calendars

Provides calendars for the calendar year for Canada.


Holiday Dates for the Year

Provides the dates for holidays for the calendar year for Canada.