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TIME AND DATE

Discovery Day

In Yukon, and Newfoundland and Labrador, Discovery Day is an annual public holiday that is celebrated the third Monday after August 1. This means that the date for Discovery Day changes every year. It varies between August 15 and August 21. This year Discovery Day will be on August 19, while next year, the date for this day will be on August 18. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.

Facts and figures

We have gathered some facts, stats, and numbers for you:

NameDiscovery Day
This yearAugust 19
FrequencyAnnual
TypePublic Holiday
CountryCanada
State / RegionMultiple
Time untilin 1 month
Week number this year34

Varying Dates

Discovery Day is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Discovery Day is that the day is observed on the third Monday of August 1. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between August 15 and August 21. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.

YearDiscovery Day DateWeekday
2024August 19Monday
2025August 18Monday
2026August 17Monday
2027August 16Monday
2028August 21Monday
2029August 20Monday
2030August 19Monday
2031August 18Monday
2032August 16Monday
2033August 15Monday

Observed / celebrated by

This is not a national holiday or observance, but the day is still observed or celebrated by the following:

  • Yukon
  • Newfoundland and Labrador