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August 2030

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  1. Thursday 1 August 2030

    • Emancipation Day (Canada)

      Awareness

      Marked on 1 August, the anniversary of the 1834 date when the Slavery Abolition Act took effect across the British Empire, including present-day Canada.

  2. Saturday 3 August 2030

    • Food Day in Canada

      Awareness

      Food Day in Canada falls on the Saturday before the first Monday in August, encouraging people to shop, cook and eat Canadian food.

  3. Monday 5 August 2030

    • Civic Holiday (Canada)

      Public holidays

      The first Monday of August, a summer long weekend known locally as BC Day, Saskatchewan Day, New Brunswick Day, Heritage Day in Alberta and Terry Fox Day in Manitoba.

  4. Thursday 15 August 2030

    • National Acadian Day

      Religious and cultural

      Held on 15 August, a celebration of Acadian culture, history and identity, recognised by Parliament since 2003.

  5. Monday 19 August 2030

    • Discovery Day (Yukon)

      Public holidays

      Yukon's statutory holiday on the third Monday of August, marking the discovery of gold in the Klondike.