When is Discovery Day 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Discovery Day 2026 is on Mon 17 Aug 2026.
- 2027Discovery Day 2027 is on Mon 16 Aug 2027.
It is a stat holiday in Yukon only.
Discovery Day on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
August
2027
August
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Discovery Day
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Discovery DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 14 Aug – Mon 17 Aug 2026Book offFri 14 Aug 2026Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Discovery DayBook 1 day offGet 4 days off in a rowDatesFri 13 Aug – Mon 16 Aug 2027Book offFri 13 Aug 2027Value4× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Discovery Day a public holiday in Canada?
Yes. Discovery Day is a stat holiday in Yukon only.
What day is Discovery Day 2026?
Discovery Day 2026 is on Mon 17 Aug 2026.
How can I get the most days off around Discovery Day 2026?
Book off Fri 14 Aug 2026 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 14 Aug – Mon 17 Aug 2026.
What day is Discovery Day 2027?
Discovery Day 2027 is on Mon 16 Aug 2027.
How can I get the most days off around Discovery Day 2027?
Book off Fri 13 Aug 2027 (1 day of leave) to get 4 days off in a row, Fri 13 Aug – Mon 16 Aug 2027.
Other Canada holidays
New Year's DayFamily DayLouis Riel DayNova Scotia Heritage DayIslander DayGood FridayVictoria DayNational Patriots' DayNational Indigenous Peoples DayFête nationale du QuébecCanada DayNunavut DayB.C. DaySaskatchewan DayNew Brunswick DayCivic HolidayDiscovery DayLabour DayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationThanksgivingRemembrance DayChristmas DayBoxing Day
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