Discovery Day 2026 — Yukon, Canada
August 17, 2026 · Monday
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What is Discovery Day?
Discovery Day is Yukon's statutory holiday on the third Monday of August. It applies under Yukon employment standards rather than across Canada.
The Yukon source supplies the weekday rule and annual date. The page does not confuse it with Newfoundland and Labrador's separately observed Discovery Day traditions.
Only Yukon is included in this statutory scope.
- Applies in:
- province/territory (Yukon)
Yukon's third-Monday-of-August statutory holiday.
Dates in other years
| Year | Weekday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Monday | August 18, 2025 | Fixed |
| 2026 | Monday | August 17, 2026 | Fixed |
| 2027 | Monday | August 16, 2027 | Fixed |
Frequently asked questions
- When is Discovery Day 2026?
- In 2026, Discovery Day falls on August 17, 2026 (Monday).
- When is Yukon Discovery Day?
- The third Monday of August.
- Where is this entry statutory?
- Yukon.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: June 18, 2026