Public Holidays in Yukon 2026
All 11 public holidays in Yukon for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Yukon 2026
Yukon has 11 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Canada holidays plus 6 regional holidays: Victoria Day, National Aboriginal Day, Discovery Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Victoria Day | 05/18/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| National Aboriginal Day | 06/21/2026 | Sunday | Regional |
| Canada Day | 07/01/2026 | Wednesday | |
| Discovery Day | 08/17/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Labor Day | 09/07/2026 | Monday | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 09/30/2026 | Wednesday | Regional |
| Thanksgiving Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Remembrance Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Yukon 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Yukon for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off before Victoria Day (Monday, May 18) for a 4-day weekend from May 15 to 18.
- August 14 (Friday) – Take one day off before Discovery Day (Monday, August 17) for a 4-day weekend from August 14 to 17.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
- October 9 (Friday) – Take one day off before Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 12) for a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12.
Note: National Aboriginal Day (June 21) falls on a Sunday in 2026 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yukon has 11 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 6 regional holidays (Victoria Day, National Aboriginal Day, Discovery Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Yukon observes: Victoria Day (May 18), National Aboriginal Day (June 21), Discovery Day (August 17), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), Thanksgiving Day (October 12), Remembrance Day (November 11).
The best bridge days in Yukon in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), May 15 (Friday, before Victoria Day), August 14 (Friday, before Discovery Day), September 4 (Friday, before Labor Day). National Aboriginal Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Yukon public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.