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Canada Day
Canada Day on 1 July is Canada's national day, marking Confederation in 1867.
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About the day
Canada Day marks the anniversary of the British North America Act, which created Canada on 1 July 1867. The holiday was known as Dominion Day until it was renamed in 1982. Canadian Heritage runs the national celebrations in Ottawa.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 1 July 2027 | International, Canada | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 1 July 2028 | International, Canada | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 1 July 2029 | International, Canada | Same date every year |
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