When is Victoria Day 2026? - Twinkl
What is Victoria Day 2026? A federal public holiday celebrated widely in Canada, Victoria Day is in honour of Queen Victoria's Birthday.
www.twinkl.co.ukVictoria Day 2026 in Canada falls on Monday, May 18, 2026, and is typically viewed as the unofficial start of summer with a three-day long weekend for many Canadians.[1][2][5]
Recent coverage highlights:
- Date and weekend framing: Monday, May 18, 2026, with many people extending plans from Saturday May 16 to Monday May 18 for a long weekend.[2][1]
- Regional celebrations: major events are common in Ottawa during the Tulip Festival period, and Canadian cities often host parades, fireworks, and community gatherings around the Victoria Day holiday (examples include major celebrations in Victoria, BC, and Ottawa).[3][4]
- Public-interest guides: several sources provide overviews, event ideas, and travel tips for planning around the long weekend and holiday hours.[5][7]
Notes for planning:
- If you’re in Valletta, Malta (your stated location) and asking about Victoria Day, remember it is a Canadian holiday and not observed as a statutory holiday in Malta. You may still find Canadian community events or expat gatherings in major cities, but local offices and services in Malta remain on their usual schedules. No universal Malta-wide closures are tied to Victoria Day.[1]
Would you like a quick, city-by-city snapshot of typical Victoria Day events in major Canadian cities (Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver) for 2026, or a calendar-ready list of dates and suggested activities for the long weekend?[2][1]