British Columbia stat holidays 2026 & 2027
Employees in British Columbia get 11 statutory holidays in 2026. Here is every date for 2026 and 2027, who qualifies for holiday pay, how it is calculated, and which popular days off are not statutory.
British Columbia statutory holidays 2026 & 2027
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Date rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 Thursday | Jan 1 Friday | January 1 every year | |
| Feb 16 Monday | Feb 15 Monday | the third Monday of February | |
| Apr 3 Friday | Mar 26 Friday | the Friday before Easter Sunday | |
| May 18 Monday | May 24 Monday | the Monday on or before May 24 | |
| Jul 1 Wednesday | Jul 1 Thursday | July 1 every year | |
| Aug 3 Monday | Aug 2 Monday | the first Monday of August | |
| Sep 7 Monday | Sep 6 Monday | the first Monday of September | |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation A statutory holiday in BC since 2023. | Sep 30 Wednesday | Sep 30 Thursday | September 30 every year |
| Oct 12 Monday | Oct 11 Monday | the second Monday of October | |
| Nov 11 Wednesday | Nov 11 Thursday | November 11 every year | |
| Dec 25 Friday | Dec 25 Saturday | December 25 every year |
Add them to your calendar: 2026 (.ics) · 2027 (.ics)
Days off that are not statutory in British Columbia
Banks, schools or government offices may close on these, but employers do not have to give a paid day off.
Not a statutory holiday in BC, although many employers give it.
Who gets holiday pay
- You must have been employed for at least 30 calendar days before the holiday.
- You must have worked or earned wages on at least 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday (or worked under an averaging agreement in that period).
- There is no rule about working the day before and the day after.
How holiday pay is calculated
Statutory holiday pay is an "average day’s pay": the wages paid in the 30 calendar days before the holiday divided by the number of days you worked. It is owed even if the holiday falls on your regular day off.
Working on the holiday: If you work the holiday you get 1.5 times your wage for the first 12 hours and double time after that, plus an average day’s pay. Employees who do not qualify get regular pay for hours worked.
When a holiday falls on a weekend or your day off
An eligible employee is paid an average day’s pay even when the holiday falls on their day off. An employer and employee can agree to move the holiday to another day.
Long weekends in British Columbia in 2026
- Family DayFeb 14 – Feb 163 days
- Good FridayApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Victoria DayMay 16 – May 183 days
- British Columbia DayAug 1 – Aug 33 days
- Labour DaySep 5 – Sep 73 days
- ThanksgivingOct 10 – Oct 123 days
- Christmas DayDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Questions people ask
+How many stat holidays are there in British Columbia in 2026?
There are 11 statutory holidays in British Columbia in 2026: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, British Columbia Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
+What is the first stat holiday in British Columbia in 2026?
New Year's Day, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in British Columbia?
No. Easter Monday is not one of the statutory holidays in British Columbia, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in British Columbia?
No. Boxing Day is not one of the statutory holidays in British Columbia, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. Not a statutory holiday in BC, although many employers give it.
Sources
Checked against these sources on October 17, 2026. General information, not legal advice: your employment contract or collective agreement can give more.