Discovery Day (Yukon) 2027 in Canada
There are 287 days until Discovery Day (Yukon) 2027 in Canada — Monday, August 16, 2027.
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About Discovery Day (Yukon) 2027
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2027 falls on Monday, August 16. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 14.
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) 2027
- 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)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in August 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Natal Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Heritage Day (Alberta) | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Terry Fox Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, August 16, 2027
- 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 2027?
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2027 is on Monday, August 16, 2027.
Is Discovery Day (Yukon) a day off in 2027?
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) 2027?
There are 287 days until Discovery Day (Yukon) 2027 (August 16, 2027) as of today.