Terry Fox Day 2027 in Canada
There are 273 days until Terry Fox Day 2027 in Canada — Monday, August 2, 2027.
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About Terry Fox Day 2027
Terry Fox Day 2027 falls on Monday, August 2. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, July 31.
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 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 | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 16 | Mon | Discovery Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, August 2, 2027
- 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 2027?
Terry Fox Day 2027 is on Monday, August 2, 2027.
Is Terry Fox Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 273 days until Terry Fox Day 2027 (August 2, 2027) as of today.