Which national commemorative day falls on January 11?
- Boxing Day
- Sir John A. Macdonald Day
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day
- Vimy Ridge Day
Answer: Sir John A. Macdonald Day
January 11 is Sir John A. Macdonald Day. It is the birthday of Canada’s first Prime Minister, who was born in Scotland on January 11, 1815, and Parliament recognized the day in his honour. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day is November 20.
Learn more: National holidays and important dates
- New Year’s Day: January 1. Sir John A. Macdonald Day: January 11, the birthday of the first Prime Minister.
- Good Friday: the Friday just before Easter Sunday. Easter Monday: the Monday just after it.
- Vimy Day: April 9.
- Victoria Day: the Monday before May 25, the Sovereign’s birthday.
- Fête nationale (Quebec): June 24, the Feast of St. John the Baptist.
- Canada Day: July 1. The Dominion of Canada was officially born on July 1, 1867.
- Labour Day: first Monday of September. Thanksgiving Day: second Monday of October.
- Remembrance Day: November 11.
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day: November 20. Laurier was the first French-Canadian Prime Minister since Confederation.
- Christmas Day: December 25. Boxing Day: December 26.