Is Civic Holiday a stat holiday in Yukon?
The short answer
Not a stat holidayNo. Civic Holiday isn't a general holiday in Yukon.
Yukon's August holiday is Discovery Day, the third Monday in August, not the first Monday.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, August 2, 2027 |
What this means
Yukon's employment standards don't require a day off or holiday pay for it. Some employers give it anyway; check your contract or collective agreement.
Federally regulated workers
Civic Holiday isn't one of the 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, so federally regulated employers such as banks and Canada Post don't have to give it.
Store closing rules
2027No closing law
It isn't a retail closing day in Yukon, so stores may open and set their own hours.
Tip: This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Some industries and collective agreements have special rules; if in doubt, check the official source or your province's employment standards office.
Sources
- Yukon.ca: General holiday pay under the Employment Standards Act · checked 2026-10-16
- Yukon.ca: Employee information for statutory holidays · checked 2026-10-16
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Civic Holiday a stat holiday in Yukon?
No. Civic Holiday isn't a general holiday in Yukon.
When is Civic Holiday in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, August 3, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, August 2, 2027 in 2027.
Other holidays in Yukon
New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Statutory holidayFamily DayMonday, February 15, 2027Not a stat holidayGood FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Statutory holidayEaster MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Not a stat holidayVictoria DayMonday, May 24, 2027Statutory holidayNational Indigenous Peoples DayMonday, June 21, 2027Statutory holidayCanada DayThursday, July 1, 2027Statutory holidayDiscovery DayMonday, August 16, 2027Statutory holidayLabour DayMonday, September 6, 2027Statutory holidayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationThursday, September 30, 2027Statutory holidayThanksgivingMonday, October 11, 2027Statutory holidayRemembrance DayThursday, November 11, 2027Statutory holidayChristmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027Statutory holidayBoxing DaySunday, December 26, 2027Not a stat holiday