June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2027 in Canada
There are 231 days until June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2027 in Canada — Monday, June 21, 2027.
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About June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2027
June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2027 falls on Monday, June 21. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, June 19.
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) 2027
- Jul 1, 2027 Canada Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labour Day 2027 (Monday)
- Sep 30, 2027 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2027 (Thursday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Thanksgiving 2027 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2027 Remembrance Day 2027 (Thursday)
Other holidays in June 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20 | Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| Jun 21 | Mon | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Provincial holiday |
| Jun 24 | Thu | Fête nationale du Québec | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, June 21, 2027
- 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 2027?
June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2027 is on Monday, June 21, 2027.
Is June Holiday (Discovery Day) a day off in 2027?
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) 2027?
There are 231 days until June Holiday (Discovery Day) 2027 (June 21, 2027) as of today.