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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up.

Thursday, 30 September 2027

A week before, the day before and on the day. No account, nothing else.

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About National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A Canadian day to honour the children who never came home from residential schools, and the survivors. Many wear orange.

In 2027 it falls on a Thursday; in 2028 it’s on Saturday 30 September, and in 2029 on Sunday 30 September. Also in September 2027: International Translation Day (30 Sep), Navratri (30 Sep) and National Hot Mulled Cider Day (30 Sep). From this page you can add it to your calendar, get an email before it, share the countdown, or show it full screen.

How we work out the date
It’s on 30 September every year.
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Page updated 5 November 2026. Report a wrong date

Dates

YearDate
2027Thursday, 30 September
2028Saturday, 30 September
2029Sunday, 30 September
2030Monday, 30 September
2031Tuesday, 30 September
2032Thursday, 30 September
2033Friday, 30 September
2034Saturday, 30 September
2035Sunday, 30 September
2036Tuesday, 30 September

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