Holidays in Canada

statutory holiday in every province and territory. New Year's Eve

is not:(
Counting down seconds before midnight on New Year's Eve and watching fireworks are very popular 
There are several outdoor concerts on December 31st, most of them are free to attend

Prince Edward Island on the third Monday of February. It

gives people the chance to have a day off to relax or to take a short winter break.
The idea of this holiday also centers on celebrating family and the community.

to spend with their families but it also provides a

day off between New Years Day and Good Friday as they are approximately three months apart.
Common Family Day activities include skating, playing hockey, snowboarding/skiing and going to various winter festivals. 

in the Canadian province of Manitoba on the third Monday

of February.
It commemorates the life of Louis Riel, a politician who represented the Métis people's interests.

a missionary who worked in Ireland and is said to

have died on March 17 in the fifth century.
The most widely-seen St Patrick's Day symbols are the colors green, and sometimes orange, and the shamrock. 

Friday marks the death of Jesus Christ
Easter is a highly

commercialized holiday when tons of chocholate is sold in the form of easter eggs and easter bunnies. The Easter Bunny brings a basket full of goodies to children for Easter. Sometimes the gifts are hidden so children have to look for them - this is called an egghunt. 

George, a Roman soldier and Christian martyr.
It is observed

on the Monday closest to April 23 each year.
Many people are reminded on this day of St George’s achievements and sacrifices during his lifetime. 
The most widely recognized St George's Day symbol is St George's cross. 

the Monday preceding May 25 in every province and territory
It

honours Queen Victoria's birthday

chance to learn more about Aboriginal people and their contributions

towards the country’s development and progress.
National Aboriginal Day events are held in every region across Canada. Activities and events include (but are not limited to):
Summer solstice festivals.
Barbecue fundraisers.
Social networking gatherings with traditional and contemporary music, dance and singing.
Sacred fire extinguishing ceremonies.
Traditional feasts, which may include fry bread and moose stew.
The cutting of a cake to honor National Aboriginal Day.