When is Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2015?

Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2015 started on Monday 22nd Jun, 2015 (22/06/2015) 3201 days ago

What is Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador)?

Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador)

The Monday prior to the 24th of June is a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, which marks Discovery Day, also cleped Cabot 500 Day. It commemorates the discovery of Newfoundland in 1947 on the hands of the Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto, also known as John Cabot.

The most popular celebrations of Discovery Day take place in the town of Bonavista, such as talent shows, kids’ parades, and motorcades. Also, some people visit the Ye Matthew Legacy Interpretation Centre to board a replica of the Matthew – the ship of John Cabot.

Around this time of the year, St. John’s Days is celebrated, which commemorates the establishment of the city of St. John’s; the oldest English-founded city in North America. Various festivities take place in the city of St. John’s on that day, including concerts, cultural events, and art activities.

Dates for Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) from 2015 to 2030

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Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2028MondayJun 26th in 1551 days
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2027MondayJun 21st in 1180 days
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Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2023MondayJun 26th 275 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2022MondayJun 27th 639 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2021MondayJun 21st 1010 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2020MondayJun 22nd 1374 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2019MondayJun 24th 1738 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2018MondayJun 25th 2102 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2017MondayJun 26th 2466 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2016MondayJun 27th 2830 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2015MondayJun 22nd 3201 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateJun 22, 2015
When? Ended 3201 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Canada Holidays

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