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Holodomor Memorial Day
Held in Canada on the fourth Saturday of November to remember the millions who died in the Ukrainian famine and genocide of 1932 and 1933.
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OrganiserGovernment of Canada
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held2008
About the day
The federal Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (Holodomor) Memorial Day Act of 2008 sets the fourth Saturday in November as the day throughout Canada. It is a day of remembrance, not a legal holiday.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 28 November 2026 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | Saturday 27 November 2027 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Saturday 25 November 2028 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
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