British Columbia Day 2026 in Canada
British Columbia Day 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, August 3, 2026
91 days ago
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About British Columbia Day 2026
British Columbia Day 2026 falls on Monday, August 3. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 1.
British Columbia Day is a statutory holiday (a legally required paid day off) in the Canadian province of British Columbia, held on the first Monday in August. It anchors B.C.'s summer long weekend and celebrates the province's history and heritage.
British Columbia Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 2, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after British Columbia Day 2026
- Sep 7, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- Sep 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 (Wednesday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Thanksgiving 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Remembrance Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Natal Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Heritage Day (Alberta) | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Terry Fox Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 17 | Mon | Discovery Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in August — always a Monday, so no observed-date rule is needed
- Legal status
- Statutory holiday in British Columbia under the Employment Standards Act
- Established
- 1974, by legislation introduced under Premier Dave Barrett's government
- Celebrates
- British Columbia's history and heritage; the colony was founded in 1858 and joined Canada in 1871
- Observed in
- British Columbia only; other provinces hold Civic Holiday equivalents the same day
Frequently asked questions
What day is British Columbia Day in 2026?
British Columbia Day 2026 is on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Is British Columbia Day a day off in 2026?
British Columbia Day is a provincial holiday in the provinces and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until British Columbia Day 2026?
British Columbia Day 2026 was 91 days ago, on August 3, 2026.