Leave and time off for B.C. government employees

Last updated: January 27, 2022

Do you need to take time away from work? Are you planning a vacation? Learn about the different types of leave offered by the BC Public Service, and how to apply for and manage a leave.

When requesting a leave, give your supervisor as much notice as possible.

Review the information on Career & MyHR to learn how to request specific leaves.

You may want to cancel payroll deductions while you're away from work.

Types of leave

• Deferred Salary Leave Program
• General leave
• Maternity, parental and pre-placement adoption
• Sick leave
  • Short Term Illness and Injury Plan (STIIP)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • WorkSafeBC claims
• Special and other leaves
  • Personal matters (compassionate care, weddings, medical appointments, religious observances, voting)
  • Pre-retirement
  • Work related
  • Learning and professional development
• Vacations and holidays

For earned time off, see Flexible schedules and Overtime.

Vacations

Paid holidays recognized by the BC Public Service:

• New Year's Day
• Family Day (third Monday of February)
• Good Friday
• Easter Monday
• Victoria Day
• Canada Day
• B.C. Day
• Labour Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Remembrance Day
• Christmas Day
• Boxing Day

Review Statutory holidays for more.