The Acadian people, pioneers and builders of the country, have celebrated Acadian Day on August 15 since 1881, the year in which the first national Acadian convention was held in Memramcook, New Brunswick. The National Acadian Day Act was passed by the Government of Canada in 2003.

National Acadian Day highlights the contribution of Acadians to the Canadian cultural fabric, recognizes their historical presence on the land, and celebrates their cultural specificity in all its diversity.

There are six Acadian regions on Prince Edward Island. To learn more about how "la Fête nationale de l’Acadie" is being celebrated on PEI, visit the Franco-tour de l’Île website.