National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Observed on 6 December, the anniversary of the 1989 killing of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montreal, and a call to act on gender-based violence.
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OrganiserWomen and Gender Equality Canada
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
Parliament designated 6 December as a national day of remembrance after the attack at Polytechnique Montreal. Women and Gender Equality Canada marks it during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday 6 December 2026 | Canada | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Monday 6 December 2027 | Canada | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 6 December 2028 | Canada | Same date every year |
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