Yukon
Discovery Day (Yukon) 2027
Monday, August 16, 2027
★ Statutory in Yukon
What it is
The third Monday of August, marking the 1896 gold discovery in Bonanza Creek that started the Klondike Gold Rush.
How it's observed
Discovery Days festival in Dawson City.
Is Discovery Day (Yukon) a stat holiday?
Discovery Day (Yukon) is a statutory holiday in Yukon.
| Province / territory | Status | Day off 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon | ★ Statutory | Mon, Aug 16 |
Not observed in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and federally regulated workplaces.
Common greetings
Happy Discovery Day!