Folklorama is proud to be a part of and commit to a local psychology-based initiative, #CelebrateEverything, that improves inclusion in our city and brings the community together. #CelebrateEverything recognizes cultural celebrations of all Manitobans, over and above traditionally celebrated holidays, moving to become truly multicultural.
In addition to a year-long campaign to share stories of the rich and diverse ways Manitobans celebrate cultural occasions, Folklorama staff will now be able to take up to two additional days off per year to participate in their own cultural, spiritual or religious holiday celebrations. We believe this is one step forward to a possible movement of statutory holidays for all cultural holidays, recognizing we must have equity in our diverse local community.
#CelebrateEverything Events 2026:
Lunar New Year East Asian community February 17
Ramadan Muslim community February 17 to March 19
Nowruz Persian and Bahai communities March 20
Eid Al Fitr Muslim community March 19 to 22
Baisakhi Sikh and Punjabi community April 14
Easter Christian and secular community April 5
Vesak Bahai community May 1
Eid al-Adha Muslim community May 26 to 30
National Indigenous People’s Day Indigenous community Canada: June 21; USA: October 13
Rosh Hashanah Jewish community September 11 to 13
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Indigenous community in Canada September 30
Yom Kippur Jewish community September 21
Diwali Hindu and South Asian community November 8
Christmas Christian and secular community December 25
Kwanzaa African American and some Black Canadian communities December 26 – January 1