Heritage Day (Yukon) 2026 in Canada
Heritage Day (Yukon) 2026 in Canada is on
Friday, February 20, 2026
255 days ago
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About Heritage Day (Yukon) 2026
Heritage Day (Yukon) 2026 falls on Friday, February 20. It lands on a Friday, giving a three-day weekend through Sunday, February 22.
Heritage Day is a Yukon government holiday on the Friday before the last Sunday in February, timed to the Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous festival in Whitehorse. Territorial government employees get a paid day off; it is not a statutory holiday for most private-sector workers.
Heritage Day (Yukon) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 20, 2026 | Friday | — |
| 2027 | February 26, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Heritage Day (Yukon) 2026
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 18, 2026 Victoria Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jul 1, 2026 Canada Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Family Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Islander Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Nova Scotia Heritage Day | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Friday, February 20, 2026
- Date rule
- Friday before the last Sunday in February, set each year by proclamation
- Legal status
- Yukon government holiday; not statutory under the territory's Employment Standards Act
- Who gets it off
- Yukon government employees and schools; private-sector pay only if an agreement includes it
- Observed in
- Yukon territory only
- Tied to
- Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous winter festival in Whitehorse
Frequently asked questions
What day is Heritage Day (Yukon) in 2026?
Heritage Day (Yukon) 2026 is on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Is Heritage Day (Yukon) a day off in 2026?
Heritage 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 Heritage Day (Yukon) 2026?
Heritage Day (Yukon) 2026 was 255 days ago, on February 20, 2026.