When is Discovery Day (Yukon) 2026?

Discovery Day (Yukon) 2026 is on Monday 17th Aug, 2026 (17/08/2026) in 647 days

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.

Dates for Discovery Day (Yukon) from 2015 to 2030

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Discovery Day (Yukon) 2020MondayAug 17th 1543 days ago
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2019MondayAug 19th 1907 days ago
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2018MondayAug 20th 2271 days ago
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2017MondayAug 21st 2635 days ago
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2016MondayAug 15th 3006 days ago
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2015MondayAug 17th 3370 days ago
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Start DateAug 17, 2026
When? Starts in 647 days
Duration1 Day
Type Canada Holidays

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