British Columbia Public Holidays 2018
11 statutory · 7 long weekends
January
2018Jan 1
NationwideNew Year's Day
February
2018Feb 12
RegionalFamily Day
March
2018Mar 30
NationwideGood Friday
April
2018No holidays this month
May
2018May 21
NationwideVictoria Day
June
2018No holidays this month
July
2018Jul 1
RegionalCanada Day
August
2018Aug 6
RegionalBritish Columbia Day
September
2018Sep 3
NationwideLabour Day
Sep 30
NationwideNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October
2018Oct 8
NationwideThanksgiving
November
2018Nov 11
RegionalRemembrance Day
December
2018Dec 25
NationwideChristmas Day
Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required
Questions people ask about British Columbia 2018
- How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2018?
- British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2018: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 12), Good Friday (Mar 30), Victoria Day (May 21), Canada Day (Jul 1), British Columbia Day (Aug 6), Labour Day (Sep 3), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 8), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
- What are the long weekends in British Columbia in 2018?
- 7 long weekends: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Feb 10–12 (Family Day); Mar 30 – Apr 1 (Good Friday); May 19–21 (Victoria Day); Aug 4–6 (British Columbia Day); Sep 1–3 (Labour Day); Oct 6–8 (Thanksgiving).
- How can I turn 2018 holidays in British Columbia into longer breaks?
- Based on British Columbia's 2018 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 4 days in a row, Dec 22–25 (Christmas Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
- When is the Christmas holiday in British Columbia in 2018?
- Christmas Day 2018 is Tue, Dec 25.