Yukon stat holidays 2026 & 2027
Employees in Yukon get 11 general holidays in 2026. Here is every date for 2026 and 2027, who qualifies for holiday pay, how it is calculated, and which popular days off are not statutory.
Yukon statutory holidays 2026 & 2027
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Date rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 Thursday | Jan 1 Friday | January 1 every year | |
| Apr 3 Friday | Mar 26 Friday | the Friday before Easter Sunday | |
| May 18 Monday | May 24 Monday | the Monday on or before May 24 | |
| Jun 21 Sunday | Jun 21 Monday | June 21 every year | |
| Jul 1 Wednesday | Jul 1 Thursday | July 1 every year | |
| Aug 17 Monday | Aug 16 Monday | the third Monday of August | |
| Sep 7 Monday | Sep 6 Monday | the first Monday of September | |
| Sep 30 Wednesday | Sep 30 Thursday | September 30 every year | |
| Oct 12 Monday | Oct 11 Monday | the second Monday of October | |
| Nov 11 Wednesday | Nov 11 Thursday | November 11 every year | |
| Dec 25 Friday | Dec 25 Saturday | December 25 every year |
Add them to your calendar: 2026 (.ics) · 2027 (.ics)
Days off that are not statutory in Yukon
Banks, schools or government offices may close on these, but employers do not have to give a paid day off.
Who gets holiday pay
- You must have completed 30 calendar days of employment before the holiday.
- You must have worked or earned wages (including paid vacation) in the 2 weeks before the holiday.
- You must have worked your scheduled shifts before and after the holiday (unless the absence was permitted) and reported to work on the holiday if required.
- These conditions do not apply if you work on the holiday.
How holiday pay is calculated
If you work standard hours, holiday pay is a regular day’s earnings. If you work fewer than standard hours or irregular hours, it is 10% of your wages for the hours worked in the 2-week period before the week of the holiday.
Working on the holiday: If you work the holiday you get 1.5 times your wage for all hours worked plus holiday pay, or your regular rate plus another day off with pay. In a holiday week, overtime starts after 32 hours instead of 40.
When a holiday falls on a weekend or your day off
Yukon’s fact sheet does not set out what happens when a holiday falls on a non-working day; check with Employment Standards for your situation.
In 2026: National Indigenous Peoples Day falls on a Sunday.
Long weekends in Yukon in 2026
- Good FridayApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Victoria DayMay 16 – May 183 days
- Discovery DayAug 15 – Aug 173 days
- Labour DaySep 5 – Sep 73 days
- ThanksgivingOct 10 – Oct 123 days
- Christmas DayDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Questions people ask
+How many stat holidays are there in Yukon in 2026?
There are 11 general holidays in Yukon in 2026: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Canada Day, Discovery Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
+What is the first stat holiday in Yukon in 2026?
New Year's Day, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
+Is Heritage Day a stat holiday in Yukon?
No. Heritage Day is not one of the general holidays in Yukon, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Family Day a stat holiday in Yukon?
No. Family Day is not one of the general holidays in Yukon, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Yukon?
No. Easter Monday is not one of the general holidays in Yukon, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Yukon?
No. Boxing Day is not one of the general holidays in Yukon, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
Sources
- Yukon: General holiday pay under the Employment Standards Act
- Yukon: General holiday pay fact sheet (December 2025)
Checked against these sources on October 17, 2026. General information, not legal advice: your employment contract or collective agreement can give more.