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Yukon Statutory Holidays 2026
All 12 statutory holidays in Yukon in 2026, with long weekends and the number of working days in each month.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| Feb 20 | Friday | Yukon Heritage Day Not statutory | Friday before the last Sunday in February; government/school holiday, not a general holiday under the Employment Standards Act |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | |
| May 18 | Monday | Victoria Day | |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | National Indigenous Peoples Day | General holiday in Yukon since 2017 |
| Jun 22 | Monday | National Indigenous Peoples Day (observed) Observed | Falls on a weekend; holiday moves to the next working day for employees whose day off it is |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Canada Day | Canada Day: if July 1 is a Sunday, the holiday is Monday July 2 (Holidays Act) |
| Aug 17 | Monday | Discovery Day | |
| Sep 7 | Monday | Labour Day | |
| Sep 30 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | General holiday in Yukon since 2023 |
| Oct 12 | Monday | Thanksgiving | |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day | |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day Not statutory | Territorial government holiday; not a general holiday under the Employment Standards Act |
Pro Printable 2026 calendar Count working days
Long weekends in 2026
- Good Friday – Fri Apr 3 to Sun Apr 5 (3 days)
- Victoria Day – Sat May 16 to Mon May 18 (3 days)
- National Indigenous Peoples Day – Sat Jun 20 to Mon Jun 22 (3 days)
- Discovery Day – Sat Aug 15 to Mon Aug 17 (3 days)
- Labour Day – Sat Sep 5 to Mon Sep 7 (3 days)
- Thanksgiving – Sat Oct 10 to Mon Oct 12 (3 days)
- Christmas Day – Fri Dec 25 to Sun Dec 27 (3 days)
Working days in 2026
| Month | Weekdays | Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| April | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| May | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| June | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| July | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| August | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| September | 22 | 2 | 20 |
| October | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| November | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| December | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| Total | 261 | 11 | 250 |
“Not statutory” days are widely given but aren’t paid holidays under this province’s employment standards law. When a statutory holiday falls on a day off, workers usually get another day off or holiday pay; the substitute date shown is the one governments commonly use.
Questions
How many statutory holidays are there in Yukon in 2026?
Yukon has 12 statutory holidays dates in 2026, and 11 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are in 2026 in Yukon?
There are 250 working days in Yukon in 2026: 261 weekdays minus 11 statutory holidays on weekdays.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
In 2026, National Indigenous Peoples Day (observed) is on Monday, June 22, 2026.
When are the long weekends in 2026?
7 long weekends: Good Friday (Fri Apr 3); Victoria Day (Sat May 16); National Indigenous Peoples Day (Sat Jun 20); Discovery Day (Sat Aug 15); Labour Day (Sat Sep 5); Thanksgiving (Sat Oct 10); Christmas Day (Fri Dec 25).
Source: yukon.ca. Dates were checked on 9 October 2026; governments occasionally add or move holidays, so check the official list for anything important.