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National Flag of Canada Day
Canadian holiday
| National Flag of Canada Day | |
|---|---|
The national flag of Canada | |
| Observed by | Canada |
| Date | February 15 |
| Next time | February 15, 2025 (2025-02-15) |
| Frequency | Annual |
National Flag of Canada Day (French: Jour du drapeau national du Canada), commonly shortened to Flag Day, is observed annually on February 15 to commemorate the inauguration of the flag of Canada on that date in 1965.[1] The day is marked by flying the flag, occasional public ceremonies and educational programs in schools.
It is not a public holiday, although there has been discussion about creating one.
History
[edit]Background
[edit]Amid much controversy, the Parliament of Canada in 1964 voted to adopt a new design for the Canadian flag and issued a call for submissions.[2]
This flag would replace the Canadian Red Ensign, which had been, with various successive alterations, in conventional use as the national flag of Canada since 1868.
Nearly 4,000 designs were submitted by Canadians.[2] On Octobe