11 Statutory Holidays
BC Public Holidays
View BC public holidays 2026, all 11 statutory holidays in British Columbia including Family Day, BC Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Remembrance Day. Planning notes for BC workers and employers.
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BC Public Holidays 2026
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type | BC note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | - | |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Family Day | Third Monday in February. | |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | - | |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | Victoria Day | - | |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day | - | |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | BC Day | First Monday in August. Known as BC Day in British Columbia. | |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day | - | |
| September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | - | |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving | - | |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day | - | |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | - |
Data from BC Government – Statutory Holidays, canada-holidays.ca – BC Last updated June 17, 2026
January
- New Year's Day Thursday
February
- Family Day Monday
March
No holidays this month.
April
- Good Friday Friday
May
- Victoria Day Monday
June
No holidays this month.
July
- Canada Day Wednesday
August
- BC Day Monday
September
- Labour Day Monday
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wednesday
October
- Thanksgiving Monday
November
- Remembrance Day Wednesday
December
- Christmas Day Friday
Local public holiday notes
Use these notes to understand what makes BC different from the national Canada overview. View Canada overview
BC Day
BC Day on Monday August 3 is the first Monday in August and is British Columbia's equivalent of the national Civic Holiday. It is a statutory holiday in BC under the Employment Standards Act, unlike in Ontario where the August holiday is not a statutory holiday.
Truth and Reconciliation Day
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 is a statutory holiday in BC, making it one of the provinces that has adopted this day into its provincial employment standards. Federal employees across Canada also observe it.
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day on November 11 is a statutory holiday in BC. This is a key difference from Ontario and Quebec, where Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday under provincial employment standards.
Understanding BC Holidays
11 Statutory Holidays
BC public holidays 2026 total 11 statutory holidays, more than Ontario (9) and Quebec (8), making British Columbia one of the more generous provinces for public holiday entitlements. The full BC public holidays 2026 list includes BC Day in August, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in September, and Remembrance Day in November — three dates that are not statutory holidays in every other province.
Key Differences from Ontario
BC public holidays 2026 include Remembrance Day, BC Day, and Truth and Reconciliation Day — none of which are on Ontario's statutory holiday list. Ontario has Boxing Day as a statutory holiday, which BC does not. Checking the BC public holidays 2026 list specifically rather than the federal Canada overview is the only way to confirm the correct statutory entitlements for British Columbia workers.
Planning Use
Use this BC public holidays 2026 list for leave approvals, payroll scheduling, and business planning. BC Day in August and Truth and Reconciliation Day in September are the BC public holidays most often missed when using a national Canada template. Employers with staff in British Columbia should mark all 11 BC public holidays 2026 dates separately from the federal schedule.
FAQ
How many BC public holidays are there in 2026?
There are 11 statutory holidays in British Columbia in 2026: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, BC Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day.
What are the BC public holidays 2026 dates?
The 11 BC statutory holidays in 2026 are: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 16), Good Friday (Apr 3), Victoria Day (May 18), Canada Day (Jul 1), BC Day (Aug 3), Labour Day (Sep 7), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 12), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), and Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in BC in 2026?
Yes. Remembrance Day on November 11, 2026 is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. BC workers covered by the provincial Employment Standards Act are entitled to the day as a paid holiday. This differs from Ontario and Quebec, where Remembrance Day is not a provincial statutory holiday.
What is BC Day in 2026?
BC Day is a statutory holiday in British Columbia observed on the first Monday of August. In 2026, BC Day falls on Monday August 3. It is British Columbia's version of the Civic Holiday that other provinces observe, and it is a statutory holiday under the BC Employment Standards Act.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in BC?
Yes. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2026 is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. BC is among the provinces that have adopted this day into provincial employment standards, in addition to its federal status.
Does BC observe Boxing Day as a public holiday in 2026?
No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Unlike Ontario, where Boxing Day is one of the 9 ESA statutory holidays, BC's Employment Standards Act does not include Boxing Day in its list.
How do BC public holidays differ from Ontario public holidays in 2026?
BC has 11 statutory holidays versus Ontario's 9. BC includes BC Day (Aug), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), and Remembrance Day (Nov 11), which Ontario does not. Ontario includes Boxing Day as a statutory holiday, which BC does not. Both provinces observe Family Day in February on the same date.
Who does the BC public holidays 2026 list apply to?
The BC public holidays 2026 list applies to employees covered by the BC Employment Standards Act. Federally regulated employees in British Columbia, such as those in banking, federal government, and telecommunications, follow federal statutory holiday rules, which differ slightly from the provincial BC public holidays 2026 schedule.