Public Holidays and National Events

This section provides a list of Canadian statutory holidays, a list of Government of Canada national events and information on other major national events, celebrations, fairs and exhibits across Canada.

• Arctic Winter Games
  The Arctic Winter Games are more than just another international athletic competition. The best of the North compete in ancient native games alongside hockey and curling as part of this biannual event.
• Canada Games
  Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Canada Games are a key event in the development of Canada 's young athletes.
• Celebrate Canada
  An eleven-day, 5-event celebration which takes place from June 21 to July 1.
• Government of Canada Events
  Information on upcoming Government of Canada events, fairs and exhibits.
• International Adult Learner's Week
  The Week celebrates adult learners across the country and the joy of learning throughout life.
• International Museum Day
  Every May 18, museums across Canada prepare activities to celebrate the role museums play in preserving our diverse heritage; to know who we are and what brings us together.
• National Flag of Canada Day
  A day to learn about and celebrate National Flag of Canada: its history, symbolism and flag etiquette.
• Public Holidays
  A list of Canadian Public Holidays and other important dates.
• Statutory Holidays Canada
  Some facts about and a list of National and Provincial Statutory Holidays in Canada.
• United Nations Conferences and Events
  A list of United Nations conferences, meetings and events.