British Columbia Long Weekends 2028
10 long weekends in British Columbia for 2028. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
10
long weekends
10 from statutory holidays
2 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2028
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Daynext |
| Feb 12–14 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Family Day |
| Apr 14–17 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Good FridayEaster Mondayoptional |
| May 20–22 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Day |
| Aug 5–7 | Sat–Mon | 3days | BC Day |
| Sep 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Sep 30 – Oct 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Oct 7–9 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Nov 11–13 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Remembrance Day |
| Dec 23–25 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Christmas Day |
Bridge days: turn 2028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days Tue Oct 3, Wed Oct 4, Thu Oct 5, Fri Oct 6 | Sep 30 – Oct 9 | 10days | National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThanksgiving Day |
| 4 days Tue Dec 26, Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29 | Dec 23 – Jan 1 | 10days | Christmas DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in British Columbia in 2028?
- 10 in total: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 12–14 (Family Day); Apr 14–17 (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 2028 holidays in British Columbia into longer breaks?
- Based on British Columbia's 2028 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.
Source: BC Employment Standards - Statutory Holidays · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →