While the upcoming weekend is the May long weekend, what’s often forgotten is why we have a stat holiday on Monday. The weekend unofficially kicks off the summer season, but the Monday holiday itself is Victoria Day — a day that was deemed a holiday to celebrate Queen Victoria after her death. The holiday was originally celebrated on the late Queen’s birthday, May 24, but is now marked each year on whichever Monday occurs between May 18 and May 24. Read More