Is Discovery Day a stat holiday in Yukon?
Yes. Discovery Day is a general holiday in Yukon under the Employment Standards Act.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, August 17, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Monday, August 16, 2027 |
Who gets it
You qualify if you've been employed for 30 calendar days and worked your last scheduled shift before and first one after the holiday.
Holiday pay
Qualifying employees get their regular pay, or 10% of wages from the 2 weeks before the holiday if their hours vary.
If you work that day
If you work, you get the overtime rate for the hours worked, or your regular rate plus another day off with pay.
Federally regulated workers
Discovery Day 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
We don't track store hours for this day.
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 Discovery Day a stat holiday in Yukon?
Yes. Discovery Day is a general holiday in Yukon under the Employment Standards Act.
When is Discovery Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, August 17, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, August 16, 2027 in 2027.
Who gets Discovery Day off with pay in Yukon?
You qualify if you've been employed for 30 calendar days and worked your last scheduled shift before and first one after the holiday.
How is holiday pay calculated in Yukon?
Qualifying employees get their regular pay, or 10% of wages from the 2 weeks before the holiday if their hours vary.
What if I work on Discovery Day?
If you work, you get the overtime rate for the hours worked, or your regular rate plus another day off with pay.