Terry Fox Day 2026 in Canada
Terry Fox Day 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, August 3, 2026
91 days ago
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About Terry Fox Day 2026
Terry Fox Day 2026 falls on Monday, August 3. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 1.
Terry Fox Day is Manitoba's name for the Civic Holiday on the first Monday in August, honoring the cancer research activist who ran the 1980 Marathon of Hope. Provincial offices and most businesses close, though it is not a statutory holiday under Manitoba's employment law.
Terry Fox Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 2, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Terry Fox 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 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 | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 17 | Mon | Discovery Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in August (Canada's Civic Holiday)
- Legal status
- Provincial holiday name in Manitoba; not a general holiday under the Employment Standards Code
- Named since
- 2015, under Manitoba's Terry Fox Day Act
- Honors
- Terry Fox (1958–1981), Winnipeg-born runner of the 1980 Marathon of Hope
- Observed in
- Manitoba only under this name; other provinces name the August holiday differently
Frequently asked questions
What day is Terry Fox Day in 2026?
Terry Fox Day 2026 is on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Is Terry Fox Day a day off in 2026?
Terry Fox 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 Terry Fox Day 2026?
Terry Fox Day 2026 was 91 days ago, on August 3, 2026.