The last Monday in May before May 24 is Victoria Day in Canada and other parts of the former British Empire. It commemorates the birthday of England’s Queen Victoria on May 24, 1854 and well as the birthday of the current British monarch. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to rule over a unified Canada.
The day is marked by parades, fireworks (particularly in the namesake city of Victoria), and other civic ceremonies. It is a public holiday in Canada, parts of Scotland, and in the Cayman Islands.
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The month of May brings the beginning of summer, Mother’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo…as well as all of those flowers. Here are a few of the holidays we’ll be discussing in May:

May 1 – May Day
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
May 11 – Mother’s Day
May 13 – National Apple Pie Day
May 19 – Victoria Day (Canada)
May 24 – Bermuda Day
May 26 – Memorial Day
Is there a favorite May holiday that I’ve forgotten? Be sure to leave a comment and we’ll add it to the list.
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