Awareness Equality and inclusion
Persons Day
Marked on 18 October, the anniversary of the 1929 Persons Case that recognised women as persons under Canadian law.
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OrganiserWomen and Gender Equality Canada
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
The Famous Five campaigned for women to be recognised as legal persons, a ruling that opened the way for women to sit in the Senate. Women and Gender Equality Canada marks the day as part of Women's History Month.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 18 October 2027 | Canada | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 18 October 2028 | Canada | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 18 October 2029 | Canada | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- Women and Gender Equality Canada: Women's History Month
- Canadian Heritage: Important and commemorative days
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