British Columbia Stat Holidays 2027
There are 11 stat holidays in British Columbia in 2027, and 10 of them fall on a weekday.
All British Columbia stat holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Family Day |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | Canada Day |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | B.C. Day |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day |
| September 30, 2027 | Thursday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Remembrance Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day Falls on a Saturday |
2027 at a glance
Stat Holidays
11
On a weekday
10
Working days
251
Long weekends
7
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2027 minus the 10 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 2027
- 3 days off: Friday, January 1, 2027 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (New Year’s Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, February 13, 2027 to Monday, February 15, 2027 (Family Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, March 26, 2027 to Sunday, March 28, 2027 (Good Friday)
- 3 days off: Saturday, May 22, 2027 to Monday, May 24, 2027 (Victoria Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, July 31, 2027 to Monday, August 2, 2027 (B.C. Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, September 4, 2027 to Monday, September 6, 2027 (Labour Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, October 9, 2027 to Monday, October 11, 2027 (Thanksgiving 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 2027
| Where | Stat Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 9 | 254 |
| Alberta | 9 | 253 |
| Quebec | 8 | 254 |
| Manitoba | 9 | 253 |
| Saskatchewan | 10 | 252 |
| Nova Scotia | 6 | 256 |
| New Brunswick | 8 | 254 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 | 256 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 | 254 |
| Yukon | 11 | 251 |
| Northwest Territories | 11 | 251 |
| Nunavut | 11 | 251 |
| Federal (federally regulated workplaces) | 10 | 253 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in British Columbia in 2027?
There are 11 stat holidays in British Columbia in 2027. 10 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are there in British Columbia in 2027?
251. 2027 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 10 stat holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 251. 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.