Nunavut Day 2026 in Canada
Nunavut Day 2026 in Canada is on
Thursday, July 9, 2026
116 days ago
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About Nunavut Day 2026
Nunavut Day 2026 falls on Thursday, July 9. It falls on a Thursday — take Friday, July 10 off for a four-day weekend.
Nunavut Day, July 9, is a paid public holiday in Canada's Nunavut territory. It marks the day in 1993 when the Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act received Royal Assent, paving the way for the Inuit-majority territory created in 1999.
Nunavut Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 9, 2026 | Thursday | — |
| 2027 | July 9, 2027 | Friday | — |
Holidays after Nunavut Day 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 July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day | Statutory holiday |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) | Provincial holiday |
| Jul 13 | Mon | Orangemen's Day | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Date rule
- July 9 every year
- Legal status
- General (paid) holiday in Nunavut under the territorial Labour Standards Act
- Commemorates
- Royal Assent of the Nunavut Act and Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act on July 9, 1993
- Holiday since
- 2001; first celebrated April 1, 2000, then moved to July 9
- Observed date
- Government of Nunavut takes the next working day when July 9 falls on a weekend
Frequently asked questions
What day is Nunavut Day in 2026?
Nunavut Day 2026 is on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Is Nunavut Day a day off in 2026?
Nunavut 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 Nunavut Day 2026?
Nunavut Day 2026 was 116 days ago, on July 9, 2026.