Next Discovery Day (Yukon) holiday is on

18th August 2025, Monday

What is Discovery Day (Yukon)?

Discovery Day (Yukon)

Discovery Day is a public holiday in Yukon, Canada, which commemorates the discovery of gold in Bonanza Creek, Dawson City in 1896. It typically falls on the third Monday of August, replacing the Civic holiday, and it is quite different from Newfoundland and Labrador’s Discovery Day.

Multifarious activities and celebratory events are held across various cities in Yukon, such as Dawson City, where the gold was discovered; Whitehorse, which is Yukon’s capital; and Watson Lake, which is limned the “gateway to Yukon recreation”. These events include watching historical street theatre, golf tournaments, and fun runs. Not to mention, Discovery Day is a great opportunity for people visiting Dawson City to photograph the Royal Canadian Mounted Police –officially known as Mounties– in their uniform.

When is Discovery Day (Yukon)?

How long until Discovery Day (Yukon)?
Next Discovery Day (Yukon) takes place in 281 Days.
Dates of Discovery Day (Yukon)
YearWeekdayDate
2030 Monday19th Aug
2029 Monday20th Aug
2028 Monday21st Aug
2027 Monday16th Aug
2026 Monday17th Aug
2025 Monday18th Aug
2024 Monday19th Aug
2023 Monday21st Aug
2022 Monday15th Aug
2021 Monday16th Aug
2020 Monday17th Aug
2019 Monday19th Aug
2018 Monday20th Aug
2017 Monday21st Aug
2016 Monday15th Aug
2015 Monday17th Aug
Duration
1 Day

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