When is Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2016?

Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2016 started on Monday 27th Jun, 2016 (27/06/2016) 3102 days ago

What is Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador)?

Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador)

The Monday prior to the 24th of June is a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, which marks Discovery Day, also cleped Cabot 500 Day. It commemorates the discovery of Newfoundland in 1947 on the hands of the Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto, also known as John Cabot.

The most popular celebrations of Discovery Day take place in the town of Bonavista, such as talent shows, kids’ parades, and motorcades. Also, some people visit the Ye Matthew Legacy Interpretation Centre to board a replica of the Matthew – the ship of John Cabot.

Around this time of the year, St. John’s Days is celebrated, which commemorates the establishment of the city of St. John’s; the oldest English-founded city in North America. Various festivities take place in the city of St. John’s on that day, including concerts, cultural events, and art activities.

Dates for Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) from 2015 to 2030

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Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2028MondayJun 26th in 1279 days
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2027MondayJun 21st in 908 days
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2026MondayJun 22nd in 544 days
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2025MondayJun 23rd in 180 days
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2024MondayJun 24th 183 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2023MondayJun 26th 547 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2022MondayJun 27th 911 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2021MondayJun 21st 1282 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2020MondayJun 22nd 1646 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2019MondayJun 24th 2010 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2018MondayJun 25th 2374 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2017MondayJun 26th 2738 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2016MondayJun 27th 3102 days ago
Discovery Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2015MondayJun 22nd 3473 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateJun 27, 2016
When? Ended 3102 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Canada Holidays

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