Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: August 25, 2026
British Columbia observes 11 statutory holidays in 2027: 10 fall on a weekday and 1 land on a weekend, leaving 251 working days across the year. The working week is Monday to Friday with a Saturday and Sunday weekend, the same as the rest of Canada; what changes is the statutory holiday set.
How British Columbia differs from the federal Canadian holidays
British Columbia follows the federal Canadian holidays and adds two of its own under the Employment Standards Act: Family Day on the third Monday of February and British Columbia Day on the first Monday of August. BC observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (a provincial statutory holiday since 2023) and Remembrance Day, but it does not treat Boxing Day as a statutory holiday, so that federal day is dropped from a BC count. British Columbia grants no automatic substitute weekday when a statutory holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, because a substitute needs an employer and employee agreement. Christmas Day 2027, and New Year's Day, Canada Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2028, stay on their Saturday dates and close no weekday. The working week is Monday to Friday with a Saturday and Sunday weekend.
Added in British Columbia (2027)
Family Day (Monday, February 15)
British Columbia Day (Monday, August 2)
Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25)
Federal days not observed in British Columbia (2027)
Christmas Day (observed) (Monday, December 27)
Boxing Day (observed) (Tuesday, December 28)
British Columbia statutory holiday calendar 2027
Date
Day
Statutory holiday
Notes
January 1
Friday
New Year's Day
New Year's Day on Friday January 1 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
February 15
Monday
Family Day
Family Day on Monday February 15 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
March 26
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday on Friday March 26 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately following Saturday and Sunday.
May 24
Monday
Victoria Day
Victoria Day on Monday May 24 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
July 1
Thursday
Canada Day
Canada Day on Thursday July 1 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
August 2
Monday
British Columbia Day
British Columbia Day on Monday August 2 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
September 6
Monday
Labour Day
Labour Day on Monday September 6 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
September 30
Thursday
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday September 30 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
October 11
Monday
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving on Monday October 11 produces a three-day weekend with the immediately preceding Saturday and Sunday.
November 11
Thursday
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day on Thursday November 11 is a strong bridge-day candidate; many employers grant the Friday as discretionary leave to produce a four-day weekend.
December 25
Saturday (weekend)
Christmas Day
2027 summary
Total days
365
Weekend days
104
Statutory holidays on weekdays
10
Working days
251
After subtracting 104 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling statutory holidays, British Columbia has 251 working days in 2027. Deadlines and due dates counted in British Columbia use this provincial calendar, not the federal set.
How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2027?
British Columbia observes 11 statutory holidays in 2027, of which 10 fall on a weekday. The complete list is in the table above.
How does British Columbia differ from the rest of Canada?
British Columbia follows the federal Canadian holidays and adds two of its own under the Employment Standards Act: Family Day on the third Monday of February and British Columbia Day on the first Monday of August. BC observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (a provincial statutory holiday since 2023) and Remembrance Day, but it does not treat Boxing Day as a statutory holiday, so that federal day is dropped from a BC count. British Columbia grants no automatic substitute weekday when a statutory holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, because a substitute needs an employer and employee agreement. Christmas Day 2027, and New Year's Day, Canada Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in 2028, stay on their Saturday dates and close no weekday. The working week is Monday to Friday with a Saturday and Sunday weekend.
Which holidays does British Columbia change in 2027?
British Columbia adds: Family Day (Monday, February 15); British Columbia Day (Monday, August 2); Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25). Not observed as a statutory holiday: Christmas Day (observed) (Monday, December 27); Boxing Day (observed) (Tuesday, December 28).
How many working days does British Columbia have in 2027?
British Columbia has 251 working days in 2027, after subtracting 104 weekend days and 10 weekday-falling statutory holidays.