Canada celebrates many holidays, both nationally and regionally, as well as many important dates throughout the calendar year.

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Statuatory Holidays
Statutory holidays (also referred to as public holidays) are days of special importance that have been established by governments to observe or celebrate events, usually of a religious or historical nature. |

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Optional Holidays
These holidays are not legislated as statutory holidays but are observed by certain employers. |
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More Important Dates
While these dates are not typically observed as holidays they are celebrated by many Canadians. |