British Columbia Statutory Holidays 2025

Statutory holidays in British Columbia, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2025 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
11statutory holidays
11fall on a weekday
6long weekends (Mon or Fri)
250working days in 2025

Statutory holidays in 2025

New Year's Day
Jan 1Wednesday
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Family Day
Feb 17Monday
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Good Friday
Apr 18Friday
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Victoria Day
May 19Monday
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Canada Day
Jul 1Tuesday
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British Columbia Day
Aug 4Monday
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Labour Day
Sep 1Monday
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 30Tuesday
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Thanksgiving
Oct 13Monday
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Remembrance Day
Nov 11Tuesday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Thursday
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Working days in 2025

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January23122
February20119
March21021
April22121
May22121
June21021
July23122
August21120
September22220
October23122
November20119
December23122
Total26111250

Where these dates come from

Official source: Government of B.C.: Statutory holidays

Weekend rule: When New Year's Day, Canada Day, Christmas and other fixed-date holidays fall on a weekend, most employers give the next working day off. We show that day as "observed". The exact rule depends on your employer.

Statutory holidays depend on your province or territory, and federally regulated workplaces (banks, airlines, telecoms) follow the Canada Labour Code. When a fixed-date holiday falls on a weekend, most employers give the next working day off; the exact rule depends on your employer.

Last checked: October 23, 2026 (official lists for 2026 and 2027)

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many statutory holidays are there in British Columbia in 2025?
There are 11 statutory holidays: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, British Columbia Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day. 11 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2025.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When New Year's Day, Canada Day, Christmas and other fixed-date holidays fall on a weekend, most employers give the next working day off. We show that day as "observed". The exact rule depends on your employer.
How many working days are there in 2025?
250 working days: 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 11 statutory holidays that fall on a weekday.