British Columbia Public Holidays 2022

11 statutory · 2 commonly observed but not required · 12 long weekends

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Source: BC Employment Standards - Statutory Holidays· last checked 2026-09-30
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January

2022
Jan 3
Regional

New Year's Day

February

2022
Feb 14
Regional

Family Day

March

2022
No holidays this month

April

2022
Apr 15
Regional

Good Friday

Apr 18
Optional

Easter Monday

May

2022
May 23
Regional

Victoria Day

June

2022
No holidays this month

July

2022
Jul 1
Regional

Canada Day

August

2022
Aug 1
Regional

BC Day

September

2022

October

2022
Oct 10
Regional

Thanksgiving Day

November

2022
Nov 11
Regional

Remembrance Day

December

2022
Dec 26
Regional

Christmas Day

Dec 27
Optional

Boxing Day

Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about British Columbia 2022

How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2022?
British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2022: New Year's Day (Jan 3), Family Day (Feb 14), Good Friday (Apr 15), Victoria Day (May 23), Canada Day (Jul 1), BC Day (Aug 1), Labour Day (Sep 5), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 10), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 26). 2 more days are commonly observed but not required: Easter Monday (Apr 18), Boxing Day (Dec 27).
What are the long weekends in British Columbia in 2022?
11 long weekends: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 12–14 (Family Day); Apr 15–18 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 21–23 (Victoria Day); Jul 1–3 (Canada Day); Jul 30 – Aug 1 (BC Day); Sep 3–5 (Labour Day); Sep 30 – Oct 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 8–10 (Thanksgiving Day); Nov 11–13 (Remembrance Day); Dec 24–26 (Christmas Day).
How can I turn 2022 holidays in British Columbia into longer breaks?
Based on British Columbia's 2022 statutory holidays: Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 27, Wed Dec 28, Thu Dec 29, Fri Dec 30) for 10 days in a row, Dec 24 – Jan 2 (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 2022?
December 25, 2022 is a Sunday, so the Christmas holiday is observed Mon, Dec 26. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Tue, Dec 27.

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