Statutory holidays
Last updated on January 1, 2026Statutory holidays in British Columbia
Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in B.C.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| B.C. Day | Monday, August 3 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wednesday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 12 |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 1 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 15 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 24 |
| Canada Day | Thursday, July 1 |
| B.C. Day | Monday, August 2 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 6 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Thursday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 11 |
| Remembrance Day | Thursday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25 |
Past statutory holidays
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, January 1 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 17 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 18 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 19 |
| Canada Day | Tuesday, July 1 |
| B.C. Day | Monday, August 4 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 1 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Tuesday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 13 |
| Remembrance Day | Tuesday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 |
2024 statutory holidays
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sunday, January 1 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 20 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 7 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 22 |
| Canada Day | Saturday, July 1 |
| B.C. Day | Monday, August 7 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 4 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Saturday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 9 |
| Remembrance Day | Saturday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Monday, December 25 |
Find out if you qualify for statutory holiday pay by answering a series of questions about your specific work situation.
Calculate statutory holiday pay. Statutory holiday pay is equal to an average day's pay. Employees are paid statutory holiday pay if they work or take the day off.
Substitute a different day
Employers and employees may agree (in writing) to substitute another day for a statutory holiday. The substitute day must be treated the same as a statutory holiday.
References from the Employment Standards Act and Regulation