British Columbia Day 2027 in Canada
There are 273 days until British Columbia Day 2027 in Canada — Monday, August 2, 2027.
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About British Columbia Day 2027
British Columbia Day 2027 falls on Monday, August 2. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, July 31.
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 2027
- Sep 6, 2027 Labour Day 2027 (Monday)
- Sep 30, 2027 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2027 (Thursday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Thanksgiving 2027 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2027 Remembrance Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in August 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Natal Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Heritage Day (Alberta) | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Terry Fox Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 16 | Mon | Discovery Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, August 2, 2027
- 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 2027?
British Columbia Day 2027 is on Monday, August 2, 2027.
Is British Columbia Day a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 273 days until British Columbia Day 2027 (August 2, 2027) as of today.