British Columbia Public Holidays 2021

Questions people ask about British Columbia 2021

How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2021?

British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2021: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 8), Good Friday (Apr 2), Victoria Day (May 24), Canada Day (Jul 1), BC Day (Aug 2), Labour Day (Sep 6), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 11), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 27). 2 more days are commonly observed but not required: Easter Monday (Apr 5), Boxing Day (Dec 28).

What are the long weekends in British Columbia in 2021?

8 long weekends: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 6–8 (Family Day); Apr 2–5 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 22–24 (Victoria Day); Jul 31 – Aug 2 (BC Day); Sep 4–6 (Labour Day); Oct 9–11 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–27 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2021 holidays in British Columbia into longer breaks?

Based on British Columbia's 2021 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jul 2) for 4 days in a row, Jul 1–4 (Canada Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Oct 1) for 4 days in a row, Sep 30 – Oct 3 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 12) for 4 days in a row, Nov 11–14 (Remembrance Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in British Columbia in 2021?

December 25, 2021 is a Saturday, so the Christmas holiday is observed Mon, Dec 27. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Tue, Dec 28.

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