When is National Acadian Day celebrated?
August 15 is National Acadian Day. Choosing this day was one of the highlights of the first National Acadian Convention in Memramcook, New Brunswick in 1881. This issue raised important discussions. Delegates were exposed to several suggestions, but the debate mainly focused on the Saint-Jean-Baptiste, French Canada’s national holiday, which is celebrated on June 24, and Our Lady of Assumption, which is celebrated on August 15.