Happy Civic/ Provincial Day 2019 Date, Significance, Customs & Celebrations: Civic/ Provincial Day which is also popularly known as Civic Holiday is a public holiday which is celebrated every year in most of Canada on the first Monday in August. It is a public holiday in some areas where it is a day off and schools and most businesses are closed. On the other hand, in other areas, Civic/Provincial Day is a normal working day.
Happy Provincial Day 2019
However, the day is only officially known by that term by the governments of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Civic Holiday is recognized as a constitutional holiday in those two territories.
The holiday is known by various names in different provinces as well as municipalities, which comprises of British Columbia Day in British Columbia, New Brunswick Day in New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan Day in Saskatchewan.
What does Civic Holiday mean?
The term “Civic” is in reference to municipalities like cities, towns, etc. as this holiday is not legislatively authorized public by any regional governments as well as it is often given a different, more specific name by some municipalities.
When is Civic/ Provincial Day this year?
As we have earlier mentioned, Civic/ Provincial Day is celebrated on the first Monday in the month of August so therefore this year in 2019, the day is going to be celebrated on August 6, Monday.
Why Civic/ Provincial Day is celebrated?
Civic Holiday, which is also known as Provincial Day or August Holiday, is celebrated as a holiday in many parts of Canada, however, in some parts of Canada it is a statutory holiday while in other parts, it is an optional one. The main objective of this holiday is that residents can celebrate local history as well as culture, along with taking pride in the accomplishments of their people.
Civic Day Customs & Celebrations
Civic/ Provincial Day is celebrated in various different ways a well as the celebrations also differ from province to province as well as city to city. On the first Monday in August and, in some places, all through the first week of August, several events are held in order to celebrate the features of local culture, history and achievement. On this day, some people also head out on picnics or have BBQs.
There are also many celebrations which are are low-key and are organized by community members. These events comprises of making and distributing cakes for the province; sports events; as well as communal meals, like breakfasts, barbecues, lunches and suppers. Some people go out to enjoy concerts, music festivals or fireworks on this day. Larger events comprises of professional displays of fireworks, road races and cultural festivals.
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