British Columbia Public Holidays 2020

11 statutory · 2 commonly observed but not required · 9 long weekends

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Source: BC Employment Standards - Statutory Holidays· last checked 2026-09-29
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January

2020
Jan 1
Regional

New Year's Day

February

2020
Feb 10
Regional

Family Day

March

2020
No holidays this month

April

2020
Apr 10
Regional

Good Friday

Apr 13
Optional

Easter Monday

May

2020
May 18
Regional

Victoria Day

June

2020
No holidays this month

July

2020
Jul 1
Regional

Canada Day

August

2020
Aug 3
Regional

BC Day

September

2020

October

2020
Oct 12
Regional

Thanksgiving Day

November

2020
Nov 11
Regional

Remembrance Day

December

2020
Dec 25
Regional

Christmas Day

Dec 28
Optional

Boxing Day

Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about British Columbia 2020

How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2020?
British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2020: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 10), Good Friday (Apr 10), Victoria Day (May 18), Canada Day (Jul 1), BC Day (Aug 3), Labour Day (Sep 7), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 12), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25). 2 more days are commonly observed but not required: Easter Monday (Apr 13), Boxing Day (Dec 28).
What are the long weekends in British Columbia in 2020?
7 long weekends: Feb 8–10 (Family Day); Apr 10–13 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 16–18 (Victoria Day); Aug 1–3 (BC Day); Sep 5–7 (Labour Day); Oct 10–12 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day / Boxing Day).
How can I turn 2020 holidays in British Columbia into longer breaks?
Based on British Columbia's 2020 statutory holidays: Take 2 days off (Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3) for 5 days in a row, Jan 1–5 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30) for 5 days in a row, Jun 27 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Jul 2, Fri Jul 3) for 5 days in a row, Jul 1–5 (Canada Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in British Columbia in 2020?
Christmas Day 2020 is Fri, Dec 25. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Mon, Dec 28.

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