British Columbia holidays 2026
British Columbia has 11 public holidays in 2026: 9 statutory holidays and 2 British Columbia-specific holidays. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Statutory holidays observed in British Columbia
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Statutory holiday | — | |
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory holiday | — | Statutory holiday since 2023 |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Thanksgiving Statutory holiday | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Statutory holiday | — |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in British Columbia
Public holidays in British Columbia that the rest of Canada does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16 | Mon | Family Day Provincial holiday | — | Since 2013; moved from the second to the third Monday of February in 2019 |
| Aug 3 | Mon | British Columbia Day Provincial holiday | — | Statutory holiday under the Employment Standards Act |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Observance | — | |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Statutory holiday | — | Not a statutory holiday in B.C. |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | National Indigenous Peoples Day Provincial holiday | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day Statutory holiday | — | Not a statutory holiday in B.C. |
Long weekends in British Columbia, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does British Columbia have in 2026?
British Columbia has 11 public holidays in 2026: 9 statutory holidays plus 2 British Columbia-specific holidays (Family Day, British Columbia Day).
What is the next holiday in British Columbia?
The next holiday in British Columbia is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (9 days away).
Are British Columbia holidays the same as the rest of Canada?
Mostly. British Columbia observes the statutory holidays shared across Canada, plus its own: Family Day, British Columbia Day. Other provinces and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the province you need.