Victoria Day

English

Etymology

Victoria +‎ day, after Queen Victoria (24 May 1819–1901).

Proper noun

Victoria Day

1. (Canada) A holiday commemorating the birthdays of Queen Victoria and the reigning monarch of Canada, falling on the last Monday before May 25.

Synonyms

• Commonwealth Day (historical)
• Dollard-des-Ormeaux Day (historical, Quebec)
• Empire Day (historical)
• Fête de Dollard (historical, Quebec)
• May long weekend, May Long (informal, Canada)
• May Run (informal, northeastern Ontario)
• May Two-Four (informal, Canada)
• Patriotes Day (Quebec)
• Queen's Birthday (British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador)

 

Translations

a Canadian holiday

• French: Fête de la Reine (Canada)