British Columbia Long Weekends 2025
7 long weekends in British Columbia for 2025, 1 of them from commonly observed but optional days. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
7
long weekends
6 from statutory holidays
1 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
5 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2025
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8–10 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 18–21 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Good FridayEaster Mondayoptional |
| May 17–19 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | BC Day |
| Aug 30 – Sep 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 11–13 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 26–28 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Boxing Dayoptional |
Bridge days: turn 2025 holidays into longer breaks
Assumes a Monday–Friday job and statutory holidays only: take the workdays sandwiched between a holiday and a weekend off and the breaks join up. Your employer's schedule decides.
| Take off | Break | Length | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3 | Jan 1–5 | 5days | New Year's Day |
| 1 day Mon Jun 30 | Jun 28 – Jul 1 | 4days | Canada Day |
| 1 day Mon Sep 29 | Sep 27–30 | 4days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 1 day Mon Nov 10 | Nov 8–11 | 4days | Remembrance Day |
| 1 day Fri Dec 26 | Dec 25–28 | 4days | Christmas Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in British Columbia in 2025?
- 7 in total: Feb 8–10 (Family Day); Apr 18–21 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 17–19 (Victoria Day); Aug 2–4 (BC Day); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 26–28 (Boxing Day). 1 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- How can I turn 2025 holidays in British Columbia into longer breaks?
- Based on British Columbia's 2025 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 30) for 4 days in a row, Jun 28 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Sep 29) for 4 days in a row, Sep 27–30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Take 1 day off (Mon Nov 10) for 4 days in a row, Nov 8–11 (Remembrance Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Other years: 2026
Source: BC Employment Standards - Statutory Holidays · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →