British Columbia Stat Holidays 2026
There are 11 stat holidays in British Columbia in 2026.
Next stat holiday
Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 1 day away
As of November 10, 2026 (UTC). This page is rebuilt daily.
All British Columbia stat holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Family Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | B.C. Day |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day Next |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
2026 at a glance
Stat Holidays
11
On a weekday
11
Working days
250
Long weekends
7
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2026 minus the 11 stat holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in British Columbia in 2026
- 3 days off: Saturday, February 14, 2026 to Monday, February 16, 2026 (Family Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, April 3, 2026 to Sunday, April 5, 2026 (Good Friday)
- 3 days off: Saturday, May 16, 2026 to Monday, May 18, 2026 (Victoria Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, August 1, 2026 to Monday, August 3, 2026 (B.C. Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, September 5, 2026 to Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labour Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, October 10, 2026 to Monday, October 12, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, December 25, 2026 to Sunday, December 27, 2026 (Christmas Day)
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day stat holidays.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
Employers and employees may agree in writing to substitute another day for a statutory holiday; the substitute day is then treated the same as the holiday. When a stat holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a weekend, the province’s employment standards decide whether you get a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay instead. Check the official source below for the exact rule and the qualifying conditions.
Not stat holidays in British Columbia
- Easter Monday
- Boxing Day
Good to know
- B.C. has 11 statutory holidays. The government’s own list says Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in B.C.
Compare other provinces and territories in 2026
| Where | Stat Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 9 | 253 |
| Alberta | 9 | 252 |
| Quebec | 8 | 253 |
| Manitoba | 9 | 252 |
| Saskatchewan | 10 | 251 |
| Nova Scotia | 6 | 255 |
| New Brunswick | 8 | 253 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 | 255 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 | 253 |
| Yukon | 11 | 251 |
| Northwest Territories | 11 | 251 |
| Nunavut | 11 | 250 |
| Federal (federally regulated workplaces) | 10 | 252 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in British Columbia in 2026?
There are 11 stat holidays in British Columbia in 2026. 11 of them fall on a weekday.
When is the next stat holiday in British Columbia?
The next one is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1 day away (as of November 10, 2026).
How many working days are there in British Columbia in 2026?
250. 2026 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 11 stat holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 250. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a stat holiday falls on a weekend in British Columbia?
Employers and employees may agree in writing to substitute another day for a statutory holiday; the substitute day is then treated the same as the holiday. When a stat holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a weekend, the province’s employment standards decide whether you get a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay instead. Check the official source below for the exact rule and the qualifying conditions.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in British Columbia?
No. Easter Monday is not one of the stat holidays in British Columbia, although some employers give it as an extra day off.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on November 6, 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.