Discovery Day
Regional public holiday in Canada
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 August | Monday | Regional |
| 2027 | 16 August | Monday | Regional |
Where it applies
Yukon.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Canada it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Ottawa around 16 August: high 26°C (79°F), low 15°C (60°F), rain on 40% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Ottawa. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 16 August in Ottawa: (MET Norway)
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.