British Columbia statutory holidays 2026
British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2026 under its Employment Standards Act. Here’s every paid day off, the optional days some employers give, and every long weekend.
Paid days off in British Columbia
Most employees get these days off with holiday pay. Dates are the official holiday; when one falls on a weekend you usually get the next working day off.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Family Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Victoria Day | Mon, May 18 | Mon, May 24 |
| Canada Day | Wed, Jul 1 | Thu, Jul 1 |
| BC Day | Mon, Aug 3 | Mon, Aug 2 |
| Labour Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Mon, Sep 6 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wed, Sep 30 | Thu, Sep 30 |
| Thanksgiving | Mon, Oct 12 | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Remembrance Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Sat, Dec 25observed Mon, Dec 27 |
Optional and commonly observed days
Not statutory in British Columbia. Whether you get these off depends on your employer or collective agreement.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26 | Sun, Dec 26 |
Long weekends in British Columbia in 2026
7 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays.
The rules in British Columbia
When a holiday falls on a weekend: If a statutory holiday falls on a day you don’t normally work, you get another day off with pay, usually the next working day.
- Easter Monday and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in B.C.
Source: Government of British Columbia — Employment Standards Act. This page is a guide; your employment contract or collective agreement may give you more.
Frequently asked
How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2026?
11: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, BC Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in British Columbia?
Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in British Columbia.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in British Columbia?
No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in British Columbia, but some employers give it off.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in British Columbia?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in British Columbia, but some employers give it off.
Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in British Columbia?
Yes. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) is a statutory holiday in British Columbia.
What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in British Columbia?
If a statutory holiday falls on a day you don’t normally work, you get another day off with pay, usually the next working day.
How many long weekends are there in British Columbia in 2026?
7 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays: Family Day, Good Friday & Easter Monday, Victoria Day, BC Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Other provinces and territories
Paid days off differ across Canada. Compare with the rest of the country.
- OntarioON 9statutory holidays in 2026
- AlbertaAB 9statutory holidays in 2026
- SaskatchewanSK 10statutory holidays in 2026
- ManitobaMB 9statutory holidays in 2026
- QuebecQC 8statutory holidays in 2026
- New BrunswickNB 8statutory holidays in 2026
- Nova ScotiaNS 6statutory holidays in 2026
- Prince Edward IslandPE 8statutory holidays in 2026
- Newfoundland and LabradorNL 6statutory holidays in 2026
- YukonYT 11statutory holidays in 2026
- Northwest TerritoriesNT 11statutory holidays in 2026
- NunavutNU 11statutory holidays in 2026
- Federal (Canada Labour Code)Federal 10statutory holidays in 2026