Vancouver and BC workers can plan for 11 statutory holidays in 2026, with dates and eligibility details provided
Statutory Holidays in B.C. for 2026
There are 11 statutory holidays in B.C. in 2026. Many workers will have the day off.
Mark your calendar for long weekends. Expect some traffic annoyances, but also enjoy sleep-in days.
Plan long weekend trips in 2026. However, many celebratory days are not statutory holidays.
St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and Boxing Day are big days. You will need to use a vacation day to enjoy them.
Daylight Saving Time in 2026 starts on Sunday, March 8, and ends on Sunday, Nov. 1. These days are not statutory holidays.
List of Statutory Holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 | Family Day |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Monday, May 18, 2026 | Victoria Day |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Canada Day |
| Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 | B.C. Day |
| Monday, Sept. 7, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 | Truth and Reconciliation Day |
| Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 | Remembrance Day |
| Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are not statutory holidays in B.C.
The province states that an employee is entitled to general holiday pay if they have worked for the same employer for at least 30 workdays in the 12 months before the holiday.
Most employees are entitled to general holidays and receive general holiday pay if:
- a general holiday is a regular day of work, or
- they have worked on a general holiday that is not a regular day of work.
You can find more information about statutory pay online.
