Stat Holidays › British Columbia
British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2026: the paid public holidays employers must give under B.C. employment standards law. The next one is Thanksgiving on Monday, October 12, 2026 (in 9 days).
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British Columbia stat holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Family Day third Monday in February | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Passed |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Passed |
| Victoria Day Monday before May 25 | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Passed |
| Canada Day July 1 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Passed |
| B.C. Day first Monday in August | Monday, August 3, 2026 | Passed |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Passed |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Passed |
| Thanksgiving second Monday in October | Monday, October 12, 2026 | Next |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Upcoming |
British Columbia stat holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Family Day third Monday in February | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Victoria Day Monday before May 25 | Monday, May 24, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Canada Day July 1 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| B.C. Day first Monday in August | Monday, August 2, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 6, 2027 | Upcoming |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30 | Thursday, September 30, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Thanksgiving second Monday in October | Monday, October 11, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Upcoming |
Not statutory holidays in British Columbia
These days are holidays somewhere in Canada, or for some employers, but not under B.C. employment standards law:
- Easter Monday (April 6, 2026): Not a statutory holiday in B.C.
- Boxing Day (December 26, 2026): Not a statutory holiday in B.C., although many businesses close.
What if a stat holiday falls on a weekend?
The dates above are the calendar dates. When a statutory holiday lands on a day an employee doesn’t normally work, such as a Saturday or Sunday, B.C. employment standards law sets what they’re owed, usually a substitute paid day off or holiday pay. Rules on who qualifies and how holiday pay is calculated also differ by province, so check the official guide below for the exact rule.
Source: Government of B.C.: Statutory holidays. Dates calculated from the holiday rules in law; list checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in British Columbia in 2026?
11: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, B.C. Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
When is the next stat holiday in British Columbia?
Thanksgiving, on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in British Columbia?
No. Not a statutory holiday in B.C.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in British Columbia?
No. Not a statutory holiday in B.C., although many businesses close.
Are stat holidays the same across Canada?
No. Each province and territory sets its own list under its employment standards law, and federally regulated workplaces follow the Canada Labour Code. Only New Year's Day, Good Friday (Good Friday or Easter Monday in Quebec), Canada Day (Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador), Labour Day and Christmas Day are statutory everywhere.
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