June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2026 in Canada
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About June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2026
June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2026 falls on Monday, June 22. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, June 20.
The June Holiday, long known as Discovery Day, is a paid day off for Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial public service on the Monday on or after June 21. It marked John Cabot's 1497 landfall; the province dropped the Discovery Day name after criticism from Indigenous groups.
June Holiday (Discovery Day) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 22, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | June 21, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2026
- Jul 1, 2026 Canada Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- Sep 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 (Wednesday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Thanksgiving 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Remembrance Day 2026 (Wednesday)
Other holidays in June 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jun 21 | Sun | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Provincial holiday |
| Jun 24 | Wed | Fête nationale du Québec | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, June 22, 2026
- Date rule
- Monday on or after June 21 (the Monday nearest June 24)
- Legal status
- Paid holiday for the provincial public service; not a Labour Standards Act public holiday
- Commemorated
- John Cabot's landfall in the New World, June 24, 1497
- Current name
- Listed by the province as the June Holiday since the Discovery Day name was retired
- Observed in
- Newfoundland and Labrador only
Frequently asked questions
What day is June Holiday (Discovery Day) in 2026?
June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2026 is on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Is June Holiday (Discovery Day) a day off in 2026?
June Holiday (Discovery Day) is a provincial holiday in the provinces and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2026?
June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2026 was 133 days ago, on June 22, 2026.