British Columbia stat holidays: all you need to know for 2026 and 2027
Quick summary
British Columbia has 11 paid stat holidays. Remembrance Day (November 11) is one of them. Dates below are worked out from the government's own rules. For how holiday pay works across Canada, readour stat holiday guide.
Checked November 3, 2026. Main source: Province of British Columbia: Statutory holidays and Calculate statutory holiday pay. See all 1 source.
Is today a stat holiday in British Columbia?
Next paid stat holiday: Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 (42 days away).
Based on your device's date. Many businesses set their own hours, so call ahead.
British Columbia stat holidays in 2026
11 paid holidays. 7 fall on a Monday or Friday, which gives a long weekend.
| 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 |
Easter Monday and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in B.C.
British Columbia stat holidays month by month, 2026
January
- New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
February
- Family Day
Monday, February 16
March
No paid stat holiday.
April
- Good Friday
Friday, April 3
May
- Victoria Day
Monday, May 18
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Canada Day
Wednesday, July 1
August
- B.C. Day
Monday, August 3
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 7 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Wednesday, September 30
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 12
November
- Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 11
December
- Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
British Columbia stat holidays in 2027
7 long weekends in 2027.
January
- New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
February
- Family Day
Monday, February 15
March
- Good Friday
Friday, March 26
April
No paid stat holiday.
May
- Victoria Day
Monday, May 24
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Canada Day
Thursday, July 1
August
- B.C. Day
Monday, August 2
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 6 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Thursday, September 30
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 11
November
- Remembrance Day
Thursday, November 11
December
- Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, on a weekend
Holiday pay rules in British Columbia
If you are off: An average day's pay: your total wages in the 30 calendar days before the holiday divided by the days you worked, not counting overtime.
If you work: Time and a half for hours up to 12 and double time after that, plus the average day's pay.
Who qualifies: You must qualify. The B.C. government keeps the rules on a separate page.
What is open and closed on a stat holiday in British Columbia
Is Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026) a paid holiday in British Columbia?
Yes. It is one of the 11 paid holidays.
| Place | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Banks | Banks are federally regulated, so they generally follow the federal holiday list, which includes Remembrance Day and Boxing Day. Branch hours can differ, so check yours. |
| British Columbia government offices | Generally closed on the 11 paid holidays in the table above. |
| Schools and child care | Calendars are set by each school board or centre, so check yours. |
| Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants | Set by each business. Many open with shorter hours, some close. Check the store's own page or call. |
| Malls and big retailers | Set by each mall and each store. Hours often change around Christmas and New Year. |
| Hospitals and emergency care | Emergency departments stay open every day. Clinics and walk-in hours often change. |
| Mail and courier | Check Canada Post and your courier for their holiday schedule. |
| Public transit | Many systems run a Sunday or holiday schedule. Check your local transit agency. |
These are general patterns, not rules. Opening hours are set by each business. Some provinces have their own rules on retail hours, so check the provincial labour page linked in the sources.
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Questions people ask
How many stat holidays does British Columbia have?
British Columbia has 11 paid stat holidays, according to the government pages in the sources.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in British Columbia?
Yes. November 11 is a paid holiday in British Columbia.
What is the next stat holiday in British Columbia?
The list for 2026 starts at the top of this page, and the card at the top shows the next one based on today's date.
Are stores open on stat holidays in British Columbia?
It depends on the business. Banks and government offices generally close. Many shops open with shorter hours. Check the store before you go.