Statutory holiday dates · British Columbia
British Columbia 2026 holiday dates.
British Columbia's eleven statutory holidays for 2026, with the actual calendar date and day of week for each, straight off the BC government's own 2026 schedule.
BC's next 2026 statutory holiday is Family Day, Monday, February 16. BC recognizes eleven statutory holidays — the most of any province — including B.C. Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
British Columbia's 11 statutory holidays in 2026
| Holiday | 2026 date |
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What's not on this list
BC's own page is explicit that Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in BC, even though several neighbouring jurisdictions treat Boxing Day as one.
Source, last verified 29 September 2026: gov.bc.ca — Statutory holidays (2026 calendar).
Frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays does BC have in 2026?
Eleven — the most of any Canadian province: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, B.C. Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in BC?
No. The BC government's own statutory holidays page states directly that Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in BC.
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