Discovery Day (Yukon)
Yukon's statutory holiday on the third Monday of August, marking the discovery of gold in the Klondike.
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OrganiserGovernment of Yukon
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day
Discovery Day is listed in the Yukon Interpretation Act as the third Monday in August and is a territorial statutory holiday. It commemorates the Klondike gold discovery that led to the Gold Rush.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 16 August 2027 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Monday 21 August 2028 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2029 | Monday 20 August 2029 | Canada | Set by a fixed rule |
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