Akademik

British, anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth

1. : commonwealth day — used before the official adoption of Commonwealth Day in 1958

2. : formerly the last school day before Victoria Day in Canada commemorated by special patriotic observances in the schools

1. (in Canada) the last school day before Victoria Day, observed with patriotic activities in the schools.

2. former name of Commonwealth Day.

Empire Day noun

Formerly, a public holiday celebrated on or near 24 May (Queen Victoria's birthday)

Main Entry: ↑empire

Empire Day,

1. (in some Canadian provinces) the last school day before Commonwealth Day.

2. = Commonwealth Day. (Cf. ↑Commonwealth Day)