British Columbia Public Holidays 2026
11 statutory · 2 commonly observed but not required · 9 long weekends
Questions people ask about British Columbia 2026
- How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2026?
- British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 9), Good Friday (Apr 3), 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 6), Boxing Day (Dec 28).
- What are the long weekends in British Columbia in 2026?
- 7 long weekends: Feb 7–9 (Family Day); Apr 3–6 (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 2026 holidays in British Columbia into longer breaks?
- Based on British Columbia's 2026 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (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 2026?
- Christmas Day 2026 is Fri, Dec 25. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Mon, Dec 28.
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