National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Saturday september 30, 2023
Secular holiday : from 2021
Christmas Day
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Monday december 25, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Years Day on Christmas Day.
Banks are closed
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Tuesday december 26, 2023
Banks only :
Christmas holiday (end)
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Monday january 1, 2024
School holidays : Https://nwtta.nt.ca/
calendar issued by the Ministry of Education
PISA ranking (average 493): 528 (among the 10 best WW)
Schooling is mandatory till age 16
number of instructional days per year in lower secondary education: 180
schools close on Saturday
school uniforms mostly required
Dates confirmed till July 2023 - some variations from school to school
Please note that authorities may take last-minute decisions; please double-check when this information is vital to you
New Year's Day
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Monday january 1, 2024
Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday
Spring holiday (beginning)
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Friday march 1, 2024
School holidays :
Spring holiday (end)
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Monday march 18, 2024
School holidays :
Good Friday
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Friday march 29, 2024
Catholic or protestant :