Discovery Day has already passed this year.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Regional (2)
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 26
- Day of year
- 175
- Local time zone
- America/Toronto
- Currency
- CAD
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Discovery Day is observed on 2 separate dates in Canada.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | Wednesday |
| August 17, 2026 | Monday |
Regions where observed
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Yukon
Long-weekend planner
Discovery Day falls on a Wednesday in 2026, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Canada, Discovery Day is observed on June 24, 2026, August 17, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Discovery Day falls on a Wednesday.
Discovery Day is a regional public holiday in Canada, observed in 2 region(s) rather than the whole country.
Discovery Day was on June 24, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Discovery Day in Canada is on June 24, 2027.
Other public holidays in Canada 2026
- New Year's DayJan 1
- Family DayFeb 16
- Heritage DayFeb 16
- Islander DayFeb 16
- Louis Riel DayFeb 16
- Saint Patrick's DayMar 17
- Good FridayApr 3
- Easter MondayApr 6
- Saint George's DayApr 23
- National Patriots' DayMay 18
- Victoria DayMay 18
- National Aboriginal DayJun 21
- National Holiday (Fête nationale du Québec)Jun 24
- Canada DayJul 1
- Orangemen's DayJul 12
- British Columbia DayAug 3
- Civic HolidayAug 3
- Natal DayAug 3
- New Brunswick DayAug 3
- Saskatchewan DayAug 3
- Gold Cup Parade DayAug 17
- Labour DaySep 7
- National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSep 30
- ThanksgivingOct 12
- Armistice DayNov 11
- Remembrance DayNov 11
- Christmas DayDec 25
- St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)Dec 26
About these dates
The Discovery Day date for Canada 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Official source: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/holidays.html