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Victoria Day

The Monday preceding May 25 is observed annually in Canada as Victoria Day – the celebration of Her Majesty's birthday. The rules for flying the Canadian Flag and other flags in Canada provide that, where physical arrangements make it possible (where there is a second mast), the Royal Union Flag (known as the Union Jack) be flown along with the Canadian Flag on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments across Canada from sunrise to sunset on Victoria Day – Monday, May 23, 2005.

Read more about Victoria Day

Read more about the history of The Royal Union flag (Union Jack)

Date modified: 2005-05-20
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