Planning your year around statutory holidays helps make the most of long weekends, family time, and travel plans. In Vancouver, statutory holidays follow the provincial schedule for British Columbia under the Employment Standards Act. Here’s a full list of the 2026 stat holidays you can expect in Vancouver.
2026 Statutory Holidays in British Columbia
Optional holiday:
Easter Monday (April 6, 2026) – Observed by some employers and public sector organizations but not considered a mandatory statutory holiday in BC.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Thursday | Celebrates the start of the new year. |
| Family Day | February 16 | Monday | BC’s winter holiday, perfect for family activities. |
| Good Friday | April 3 | Friday | Religious holiday marking Easter weekend. |
| Victoria Day | May 18 | Monday | Honors Queen Victoria’s birthday; signals the start of summer season. |
| Canada Day | July 1 | Wednesday | National holiday celebrating Canada’s birthday. |
| B.C. Day | August 3 | Monday | Provincial holiday celebrating the spirit of British Columbia. |
| Labour Day | September 7 | Monday | Recognizes the contributions of workers across the country. |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30 | Wednesday | A day to honour survivors of residential schools and promote reconciliation. |
| Thanksgiving Day | October 12 | Monday | A time to give thanks and enjoy family gatherings. |
| Remembrance Day | November 11 | Wednesday | Commemorates those who served in Canada’s armed forces. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday | Celebrated across Canada as a major holiday. |