British Columbia Public Holidays 2017
11 statutory · 7 long weekends
January
2017Jan 1
NationwideNew Year's Day
February
2017Feb 13
RegionalFamily Day
March
2017No holidays this month
April
2017Apr 14
NationwideGood Friday
May
2017May 22
NationwideVictoria Day
June
2017No holidays this month
July
2017Jul 1
NationwideCanada Day
August
2017Aug 7
RegionalBritish Columbia Day
September
2017Sep 4
NationwideLabour Day
Sep 30
NationwideNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October
2017Oct 9
NationwideThanksgiving
November
2017Nov 11
RegionalRemembrance Day
December
2017Dec 25
NationwideChristmas Day
Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required
Questions people ask about British Columbia 2017
- How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2017?
- British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2017: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 13), Good Friday (Apr 14), Victoria Day (May 22), Canada Day (Jul 1), British Columbia Day (Aug 7), Labour Day (Sep 4), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 9), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
- What are the long weekends in British Columbia in 2017?
- 7 long weekends: Feb 11–13 (Family Day); Apr 14–16 (Good Friday); May 20–22 (Victoria Day); Aug 5–7 (British Columbia Day); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).
- How can I turn 2017 holidays in British Columbia into longer breaks?
- Based on British Columbia's 2017 statutory holidays: Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 26, Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
- When is the Christmas holiday in British Columbia in 2017?
- Christmas Day 2017 is Mon, Dec 25.