Canadian in bold.
Thanksgiving in America
Thanksgiving in Canada
Date of celebration
4th Thursday in November 2nd Monday in October
Weekend
Four day weekend (Thursday - Sunday) Three day weekend (Saturday - Monday)
Significance
Thankful for God's bounty and the generosity of Native Americans Thank God for a good harvest
National Holiday
Yes -- Thanksgiving is observed in all 50 states in the U.S. No -- optional in Atlantic Canada (NL, NS, NB, PEI)
Origins
Thanksgiving was founded as a religious observance for all the members of the community to give thanks to God for a common purpose. Historic reasons for community thanksgivings are: the 1541 thanksgiving mass after the expedition of Francisco Vásque What started out as a religious feast about giving thanks for a bountiful harvest, has evolved into one of the most important weekends on the Canadian calendar.
Thanksgiving in America
Thanksgiving in Canada
Date of celebration
4th Thursday in November 2nd Monday in October
Weekend
Four day weekend (Thursday - Sunday) Three day weekend (Saturday - Monday)
Significance
Thankful for God's bounty and the generosity of Native Americans Thank God for a good harvest
National Holiday
Yes -- Thanksgiving is observed in all 50 states in the U.S. No -- optional in Atlantic Canada (NL, NS, NB, PEI)
Origins
Thanksgiving was founded as a religious observance for all the members of the community to give thanks to God for a common purpose. Historic reasons for community thanksgivings are: the 1541 thanksgiving mass after the expedition of Francisco Vásque What started out as a religious feast about giving thanks for a bountiful harvest, has evolved into one of the most important weekends on the Canadian calendar.