Statutory Holidays in Nunavut in 2021
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: New Year's Day
- New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
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: Good Friday
- Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
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: Easter Monday
- Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
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: Mother's Day
- Mother's Day is celebrated across the world, in more than 50 countries, though not all countries celebrate it on the same day
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: Victoria Day
- Victoria Day celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria. Following the death of Queen Victoria, May 24th was decreed as Empire Day across the British Empire
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: Father's Day
- Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers and forefathers
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: Canada Day
- Celebrates of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada
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: Nunavut Day
- Marks the passing of the Nunavut Act in 1993, which paved the way for the creation of the territory of Nunavut in 1999
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: Civic Day
- Throughout Canada, the first Monday in August is generally a holiday though it is known by different names in different areas
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: Labour Day
- The origins of Labour day in Canada can be traced back to a printer's revolt over working hours in 1872 in Toronto
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: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- A statutory holiday to commemorate the tragic legacy of residential schools in Canada.
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: Thanksgiving
- Celebrated on the Second Monday in October and statutory, except in Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
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: Thanksgiving
- Celebrated on the Second Monday in October and statutory, except in Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
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: Remembrance Day
- Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honour the veterans of both World Wars.
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: Christmas Day
- Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
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: Christmas Day (in lieu)
- As Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021, the following Monday will be a public holiday
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: Boxing Day (in lieu)
- As Boxing Day falls on a Sunday in 2021, the following Tuesday will be a public holiday
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