Discovery Day (Yukon) 2026 in Canada
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, August 17, 2026
77 days ago
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About Discovery Day (Yukon) 2026
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2026 falls on Monday, August 17. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 15.
Discovery Day, the third Monday in August, is a statutory (paid public) holiday only in Canada's Yukon territory. It commemorates the 1896 gold strike on Bonanza Creek that set off the Klondike Gold Rush, and government offices and banks in the Yukon close.
Discovery Day (Yukon) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 16, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Discovery Day (Yukon) 2026
- 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)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Natal Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Heritage Day (Alberta) | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Terry Fox Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, August 17, 2026
- Date rule
- Third Monday in August
- Legal status
- Statutory holiday in the Yukon only (Employment Standards Act)
- Commemorates
- Gold found on Bonanza Creek (Rabbit Creek) on August 16, 1896
- Discovery party
- George Carmack, Kate Carmack, Skookum Jim (Keish) and Dawson Charlie (Kaa Goox)
- Territorial holiday since
- 1912, first celebrated in 1911; moved to the third Monday in 1974
Frequently asked questions
What day is Discovery Day (Yukon) in 2026?
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2026 is on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Is Discovery Day (Yukon) a day off in 2026?
Discovery Day (Yukon) 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 Discovery Day (Yukon) 2026?
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2026 was 77 days ago, on August 17, 2026.