when is terry fox day
Terry Fox Day in Canada does not fall on one single fixed date everywhere; it depends on the province and on whether people mean the statutory holiday or the charity run day.
Quick answer
- In Manitoba, “Terry Fox Day” as a statutory holiday is the first Monday in August every year.
- Across Canada, the Terry Fox Run is usually held on the second Sunday in September , and some places informally call that “Terry Fox Day.”
So if you’re asking “when is Terry Fox Day” for the holiday long weekend, that’s the first Monday in August (Manitoba); if you mean the big national run, that’s usually the second Sunday in September each year.
Regional details and dates
- Manitoba (official holiday):
- First Monday in August is legally named Terry Fox Day by The Terry Fox Legacy Act.
* This replaced the generic “Civic Holiday” name and is a full civic holiday in the province.
- British Columbia and Ontario (school and community usage):
- Many schools and communities focus on Terry Fox around September , often on or around the second Sunday in September.
* The event is usually called the **Terry Fox Run** , but people sometimes casually refer to that day as “Terry Fox Day.”
- National run day (Canada-wide):
- The Terry Fox Foundation notes that the national Terry Fox Run is usually the second Sunday of September each year.
Example for a specific year
- 2025:
- Manitoba Terry Fox Day (holiday): Monday, August 4, 2025.
* National Terry Fox Run Day: **second Sunday of September 2025** (date varies by year but follows that pattern).
| Type of “Terry Fox Day” | Typical date | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Terry Fox Day (civic holiday) | First Monday in August each year | [7]Manitoba | [9][7]
| Terry Fox Run Day (national event) | Usually second Sunday in September | [5]Across Canada, local runs | [5]
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