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British Columbia Statutory Holidays 2028

Last reviewed: August 26, 2026 · Holiday data: August 25, 2026

British Columbia observes 11 statutory holidays in 2028: 7 fall on a weekday and 4 land on a weekend, leaving 253 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 (2028)

  • New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1)
  • Family Day (Monday, February 21)
  • Canada Day (Saturday, July 1)
  • British Columbia Day (Monday, August 7)
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Saturday, September 30)
  • Remembrance Day (Saturday, November 11)

Federal days not observed in British Columbia (2028)

  • New Year's Day (observed) (Monday, January 3)
  • Canada Day (observed) (Monday, July 3)
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (observed) (Monday, October 2)
  • Remembrance Day (observed) (Monday, November 13)
  • Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26)

British Columbia statutory holiday calendar 2028

DateDayStatutory holiday
January 1Saturday (weekend)New Year's Day
February 21MondayFamily Day
April 14FridayGood Friday
May 22MondayVictoria Day
July 1Saturday (weekend)Canada Day
August 7MondayBritish Columbia Day
September 4MondayLabour Day
September 30Saturday (weekend)National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 9MondayThanksgiving
November 11Saturday (weekend)Remembrance Day
December 25MondayChristmas Day

2028 summary

Total days

366

Weekend days

106

Statutory holidays on weekdays

7

Working days

253

After subtracting 106 weekend days and 7 weekday-falling statutory holidays, British Columbia has 253 working days in 2028. Deadlines and due dates counted in British Columbia use this provincial calendar, not the federal set.

Other years

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Related links

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Sources and verification

Official source: gov.bc.ca (opens in a new tab)

Cross-checked against this source on August 25, 2026.

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British Columbia 2028 FAQ

How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2028?
British Columbia observes 11 statutory holidays in 2028, of which 7 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 2028?
British Columbia adds: New Year's Day (Saturday, January 1); Family Day (Monday, February 21); Canada Day (Saturday, July 1); British Columbia Day (Monday, August 7); National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Saturday, September 30); Remembrance Day (Saturday, November 11). Not observed as a statutory holiday: New Year's Day (observed) (Monday, January 3); Canada Day (observed) (Monday, July 3); National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (observed) (Monday, October 2); Remembrance Day (observed) (Monday, November 13); Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26).
How many working days does British Columbia have in 2028?
British Columbia has 253 working days in 2028, after subtracting 106 weekend days and 7 weekday-falling statutory holidays.