Discovery Day Dates. When is Discovery Day in Canada?
Discovery Day is a public holiday in the Canadian territory of Yukon on the third Monday of August. It commemorates the anniversary of the discovery of gold in Bonanza Creek in the 19th century. In the table below, you will find when Discovery Day is officially marked and celebrated in Canada over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Monday | August 16 | Discovery Day |
| 2011 | Monday | August 15 | Discovery Day |
| 2012 | Monday | August 20 | Discovery Day |
| 2013 | Monday | August 19 | Discovery Day |
| 2014 | Monday | August 18 | Discovery Day |
| 2015 | Monday | August 17 | Discovery Day |
| 2016 | Monday | August 15 | Discovery Day |
| 2017 | Monday | August 21 | Discovery Day |
| 2018 | Monday | August 20 | Discovery Day |
| 2019 | Monday | August 19 | Discovery Day |
| 2020 | Monday | August 17 | Discovery Day |
| 2021 | Monday | August 16 | Discovery Day |
| 2022 | Monday | August 15 | Discovery Day |
| 2023 | Monday | August 21 | Discovery Day |
| 2024 | Monday | August 19 | Discovery Day |
| 2025 | Monday | August 18 | Discovery Day |
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