How many days until Discovery Day (Yukon) in Canada?
There are 287 days until Discovery Day (Yukon) 2027 in Canada — Monday, August 16, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Discovery Day (Yukon) on Monday, August 16, 2027, set by the rule: Third Monday in August. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Discovery Day (Yukon) is a provincial holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. Discovery Day, the third Monday in August, is a statutory (paid public) holiday only in Canada's Yukon territory. It commemorates the 1896 gold strkie on Bonanza Creek that set off the Klondike Gold Rush, and government offices and banks in the Yukon close.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Discovery Day (Yukon):
- 100 days to go — Saturday, May 8, 2027 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Sunday, June 27, 2027
- 30 days to go — Saturday, July 17, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Monday, August 2, 2027
- 7 days to go — Monday, August 9, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Sunday, August 15, 2027
Discovery Day (Yukon) dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Coming up after Discovery Day (Yukon)
- Sep 6 Days until Labour Day 308 days away
- Sep 30 Days until National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 332 days away
- Oct 11 Days until Thanksgiving 343 days away
- Nov 11 Days until Remembrance Day 374 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Discovery Day (Yukon)?
There are 287 days until Discovery Day (Yukon), which falls on Monday, August 16, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Discovery Day (Yukon)?
There are 41 weekends between now and Discovery Day (Yukon) on August 16 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Discovery Day (Yukon) a day off?
Discovery Day (Yukon) is a provincial holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.