EVENT CALENDAR 2020

EVENT 2020 CALENDAR

FEBRUARY - MARCH

FEB'2 SUNDAY

Groundhog Day in Canada Groundhog Day in Canada focuses on the concept of a groundhog coming out of its home in mid-winter to “predict” if spring is on its way in the northern hemisphere.

FEB'14 FRIDAY

Valentine's Day in Canada Valentine's Day is an opportunity for people in Canada to tell somebody that they love them in a romantic way. It falls on February 14, the name day of two saints, St Valentine of Rome and St Valentine of Terni. In pre-Christian times, the middle of February was a time of pagan fertility festivals in Europe and allegedly the time when birds chose a mate.

FEB'15 SATURDAY

National Flag of Canada Day in Canada The national flag of Canada was inaugurated on February 15, 1965. The anniversary of this date is officially called the "National Flag of Canada Day", which is often shortened to "Flag Day".

FEB'17 MONDAY

Islander Day in Canada Islander Day is a holiday in the province of Prince Edward Island on the third Monday of February. It gives people the chance to have a day off to relax or to take a short winter break.

FEB'17 MONDAY

Family Day in Canada Family Day is observed in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick on the third Monday of February. In British Columbia, Family Day falls on the second Monday of February. This holiday celebrates the importance of families and family life to people and their communities.

MAR'8 SUNDAY

Clock Changes in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 2020Sunday, March 8, 2020, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 8, 2020 than theday before. There will be more light in the evening.

MAR'9 MONDAY

Commonwealth Day in Canada Commonwealth Day is annually held on the second Monday of March. it commemorates the Commonwealth of Nations, which is a union of some countries that used to be part of the British Empire. The date was chosen because it did not have any previous historical connotations.

MAR'16 MONDAY

St. Patrick's Day in Canada St Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the nearest Monday to March 17 each year. It remembers St Patrick, a missionary who converted many of Ireland's inhabitants to Christianity in the 5th century. His feast day also celebrates Irish culture.

MAR'22 SUNDAY

Isra and Mi'raj in Canada Many Muslims in Canada observe Isra and Mi'raj (Al Isra' wal Miraj, Lailat al Mi’raj, or Laylat al Miraj). This event commemorates the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into heaven. It is observed on the 27th day of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar.