Stat Holidays in British Columbia (2026)
All 11 statutory holidays with exact dates — plus the "holidays" that surprisingly aren't statutory in BC.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| Family Day | February 16, 2026 | Monday |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday |
| Victoria Day | May 18, 2026 | Monday |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
| British Columbia Day | August 3, 2026 | Monday |
| Labour Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Thanksgiving | October 12, 2026 | Monday |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
Commonly Assumed — but NOT Statutory in BC
- ✕Boxing Day (December 26, 2026) — not statutory in BC
- ✕Easter Monday (April 6, 2026) — not statutory
How Holiday Pay Works in BC
Statutory holiday pay = an average day's pay (wages in the previous 30 days ÷ days worked), for employees employed 30+ days who worked 15 of the last 30. Working the holiday adds 1.5x for the first 12 hours.
Calculate your holiday pay →Frequently Asked Questions
British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays 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. Commonly assumed but NOT statutory: Boxing Day, Easter Monday.
The next statutory holiday in British Columbia is Labour Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Statutory holiday pay = an average day's pay (wages in the previous 30 days ÷ days worked), for employees employed 30+ days who worked 15 of the last 30. Working the holiday adds 1.5x for the first 12 hours.
Yes — August 3, 2026 is a statutory holiday in British Columbia (British Columbia Day).
General information verified July 2026, not legal advice — eligibility rules and exceptions apply (retail, hospitality, and federally regulated sectors differ). Confirm with British Columbia's employment standards office.