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Vimy Ridge Day
Held on 9 April, the anniversary of the 1917 Battle of Vimy Ridge, when the flag on the Peace Tower is lowered to half mast.
- UK (not marked)
- USA (not marked)
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International (not marked)
OrganiserGovernment of Canada
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held2003
About the day
The Vimy Ridge Day Act of 2003 designates 9 April as Vimy Ridge Day across Canada. It remembers the Canadians who fought and died in the battle, and ceremonies are held in Canada and at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday 9 April 2027 | Canada | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 9 April 2028 | Canada | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Monday 9 April 2029 | Canada | Same date every year |
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