July 1, 2025
July 1, 1867: The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867 ) creates Canada. June 20, 1868: Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all Her Majesty’s subjects across Canada to celebrate July 1.
Many Americans ask if Canada Day is similar to Independence Day in the U.S. They are similar in that both are related to gaining independence from the United Kingdom. For Canada, however, Canada Day marks only one (but one very important) milestone on the path to full independence.
July 1, 1867: The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) created Canada. June 20, 1868: Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all of Her Majesty Queen Victoria’s subjects across Canada to celebrate July 1.
Canada Day: Saturday, July 1, 2023. Labour Day: Monday, September 4, 2023. Thanksgiving Day: Monday, October 9, 2023.
Similar to the Fourth of July, Canada Day is celebrated widely, with firework displays, concerts, barbecues, patriotic parades, and celebratory festivals.