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When is Discovery Day 2026?
Discovery Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, May 18, 2026 and the last is Saturday, December 5, 2026, across 3 countries.
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.
See May 18 on the world mapDiscovery Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands | May 18Monday |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | June 24Wednesday |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | August 17Monday |
| 🇭🇹 HaitiDécouverte d'Haïti | December 5Saturday |
Questions about Discovery Day
- When is Discovery Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on May 18, June 24, August 17 and December 5. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Discovery Day?
- Discovery Day is marked in 3 countries: Canada, Cayman Islands and Haiti.
- Is Discovery Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Canada, Cayman Islands and Haiti. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Father's Day January 4
- Ascension Day May 14
- Labor Day April 30
- Whit Monday May 25
- Eid al-Adha May 25
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Pentecost May 24
- Pentecost Monday May 25