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X-WR-CALNAME:Canada Public Holidays 2013
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Canada for 2013.
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UID:new_years_day-2013-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130102
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Day (January 1) opens Canada’s calendar with fireworks\, community skates\, and family brunches across the country. Many cities host outdoor celebrations despite the cold\, while friends exchange resolutions and warm wishes. It’s a hopeful reset after the long holiday season.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:family_day-2013-02-11@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130212
SUMMARY:Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Family Day (February\, date varies by province) celebrates quality time with loved ones in the heart of winter. Skating rinks\, ski hills\, and museums offer special programs\, and many communities organize free events for kids. In Manitoba it’s Louis Riel Day\, in Prince Edward Island Islander Day\, and in Nova Scotia Heritage Day-different names\, same spirit of togetherness.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:family_day-2013-02-18@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130219
SUMMARY:Louis Riel Day
DESCRIPTION:Family Day (February\, date varies by province) celebrates quality time with loved ones in the heart of winter. Skating rinks\, ski hills\, and museums offer special programs\, and many communities organize free events for kids. In Manitoba it’s Louis Riel Day\, in Prince Edward Island Islander Day\, and in Nova Scotia Heritage Day-different names\, same spirit of togetherness.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:st_patricks_day-2013-03-17@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130318
SUMMARY:Saint Patrick's Day
DESCRIPTION:Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17) is a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador\, celebrating Irish heritage with parades\, music\, and community events. Many schools and government offices close for the day.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:good_friday-2013-03-29@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130330
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday (date varies) is widely observed across Canada with church services\, quiet reflection\, and time at home. In Quebec\, the Labour Standards Act allows employers to choose between Good Friday or Easter Monday as the paid statutory holiday\; most employees receive one or the other\, while federal employees typically follow the Good Friday calendar. It marks the solemn lead-up to Easter for Christian communities.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:easter_monday-2013-04-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130402
SUMMARY:Easter Monday
DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday (date varies) is a federal holiday for public service and many institutions. Families extend the long weekend with road trips\, museum visits\, or time outdoors as spring begins to show. For some\, it’s a practical day to travel home after Easter gatherings.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:st_georges_day-2013-04-23@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130424
SUMMARY:Saint George's Day
DESCRIPTION:Saint George’s Day (April 23) is observed in Newfoundland and Labrador\, reflecting the province’s English heritage. Ceremonies and community gatherings mark the day\, and it is a regional public holiday.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:victoria_day-2013-05-20@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130521
SUMMARY:National Patriots' Day
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Day (Monday on or before May 24) unofficially launches Canadian summer. Known as the ‘May long weekend\,’ it features cottage openings\, gardening\, and fireworks. In Quebec the day coincides with National Patriots’ Day\, commemorating the 1837–38 rebellions-two traditions marking history and the new season together.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:national_indigenous_peoples_day-2013-06-21@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130622
SUMMARY:National Aboriginal Day
DESCRIPTION:National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) celebrates the cultures\, languages\, and traditions of First Nations\, Inuit\, and Métis peoples. Communities host drumming\, dancing\, and storytelling events\, especially in the North. It is a public holiday in the Northwest Territories and Yukon.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:discovery_day-2013-06-24@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130625
SUMMARY:Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Discovery Day (August\, Yukon) commemorates the discovery of gold in the Klondike region and the start of the Yukon Gold Rush. Dawson City is famous for its summer festivities and history-themed events\, and it is a public holiday in Yukon.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:canada_day-2013-07-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130702
SUMMARY:Canada Day
DESCRIPTION:Canada Day (July 1) marks Confederation with a coast-to-coast birthday party: citizenship ceremonies\, pancake breakfasts\, live music\, and fireworks. Ottawa’s Parliament Hill hosts the flagship event\, but every community puts its own stamp on the red-and-white celebration.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:orangemens_day-2013-07-12@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130713
SUMMARY:Orangemen's Day
DESCRIPTION:Orangemen’s Day (July 12) is observed mainly in Newfoundland and Labrador\, marking the historic Battle of the Boyne. Local parades and community events take place in some towns\, and it is a regional public holiday.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:civic_holiday-2013-08-05@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130806
SUMMARY:Civic Holiday
DESCRIPTION:The Civic Holiday (first Monday in August) offers a mid-summer pause under many names: Simcoe Day in Toronto\, BC Day in British Columbia\, New Brunswick Day\, Natal Day in parts of Atlantic Canada\, and Heritage Day in Alberta. Parades\, festivals\, and lake days make it a relaxed long weekend for many Canadians.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:gold_cup_parade_day-2013-08-19@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130820
SUMMARY:Gold Cup Parade Day
DESCRIPTION:Gold Cup Parade Day (August\, Prince Edward Island) opens the Gold Cup & Saucer Festival\, the province’s biggest summer celebration. Parades\, concerts\, and fair events fill Charlottetown\, and many local offices and schools close for the day.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:labour_day-2013-09-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130903
SUMMARY:Labour Day
DESCRIPTION:Labour Day (first Monday in September) honours workers and the labour movement. Parades\, picnics\, and union events mark the end of summer and the start of a new school year. It’s a time to reflect on workplace rights and the contributions of workers across the country.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:national_day_truth_reconciliation-2013-09-30@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131001
SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) invites all Canadians to learn\, reflect\, and act on the legacy of residential schools and the ongoing work of reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day events\, ceremonies\, and educational programs encourage listening to Survivors and supporting Indigenous communities.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:thanksgiving-2013-10-14@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131015
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving (second Monday in October) is a harvest-season gathering with family dinners\, fall colours\, and regional dishes-from turkey and stuffing to pumpkin pie and butter tarts. Many communities host food drives and charity runs\, celebrating gratitude and the bounty of autumn.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:remembrance_day-2013-11-11@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131112
SUMMARY:Armistice Day
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Day (November 11) is a solemn national commemoration. At 11:00 a.m.\, a moment of silence honours those who served and sacrificed. Red poppies\, wreath-laying ceremonies\, and the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ are central symbols of remembrance across Canada.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:christmas_day-2013-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131226
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day (December 25) brings winter lights\, church services\, and family traditions from coast to coast. Homes and town squares display festive trees and nativity scenes\, and many Canadians share seasonal foods that reflect their diverse cultures. It’s a day of warmth in the heart of winter.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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UID:boxing_day-2013-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260407T175558Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131227
SUMMARY:Boxing Day
DESCRIPTION:Boxing Day (December 26) extends the holiday season with visits to relatives\, outdoor activities\, and post-holiday sales. Some families share leftovers and relax after the bustle of Christmas\; others head to the hills or trails for fresh-air traditions.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/canada/2013
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