British Columbia Public Holidays 2023

Questions people ask about British Columbia 2023

How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2023?

British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2023: New Year's Day (Jan 2), Family Day (Feb 13), Good Friday (Apr 7), Victoria Day (May 22), Canada Day (Jul 1), BC Day (Aug 7), Labour Day (Sep 4), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Oct 2), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 9), Remembrance Day (Nov 13), Christmas Day (Dec 25). 2 more days are commonly observed but not required: Easter Monday (Apr 10), Boxing Day (Dec 26).

What are the long weekends in British Columbia in 2023?

10 long weekends: Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day); Feb 11–13 (Family Day); Apr 7–10 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 20–22 (Victoria Day); Aug 5–7 (BC Day); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Sep 30 – Oct 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving Day); Nov 11–13 (Remembrance Day); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2023 holidays in British Columbia into longer breaks?

Based on British Columbia's 2023 statutory holidays: Take 4 days off (Tue Oct 3, Wed Oct 4, Thu Oct 5, Fri Oct 6) for 10 days in a row, Sep 30 – Oct 9 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation + Thanksgiving Day); 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 2023?

Christmas Day 2023 is Mon, Dec 25. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Tue, Dec 26.

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