Next: 1 Jul 2027
Canada Day
The anniversary of Confederation: red and white, fireworks on Parliament Hill, picnics and citizenship ceremonies.
When is Canada Day in 2027?
Canada Day 2027 is on Thursday, 1 July 2027. Other years: 2026, Wednesday, 1 July 2026; 2028, Saturday, 1 July 2028.
About Canada Day
Canada Day, 1 July, marks the confederation of three British colonies into a single dominion in 1867. People wear red and white and fly the maple leaf flag, and cities hold parades, concerts, fireworks and community barbecues. The largest event is in Ottawa, on Parliament Hill, with performances, military displays and a speech by the Governor General and the Prime Minister, while crowds gather in the evening to see fireworks over the Ottawa River. New citizens take their oath of citizenship in ceremonies held across the country. Many Canadians spend the day at lakes and cottages, with a barbecue and a cake decorated with a flag. Many Indigenous Canadians and others use the day to reflect on the country's history of colonisation.
Canada Day dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Canada Day date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday, 1 July 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, 1 July 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, 1 July 2028 |
What is eaten
- barbecue
- butter tarts
- Nanaimo bars
- poutine
Also part of it, and being written: Canadian Confederation (The event it marks.), Parliament Hill (The site of the Ottawa celebration.), Flag of Canada (The Maple Leaf.).
More marked on Canada Day
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Canada Day" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.