British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2026 and 2027. Eligible employees receive statutory holiday pay, even if they don’t work on the holiday. Those who do work can receive additional pay.
Below are the BC stat holiday dates for 2026 and 2027, who qualifies, how holiday pay works and what you’re owed for working on a holiday.
💡 BC Stat Holiday Pay: Eligible employees receive an average day’s pay for a statutory holiday. If they work that day, they receive additional pay at time-and-a-half, or double time after 12 hours.
On This Page
- BC Stat Holidays 2026
- BC Stat Holidays 2027
- Truth and Reconciliation Day
- Who Qualifies?
- How Holiday Pay Works
- Working on a Stat Holiday
- Holidays Not Included
- Frequently Asked Questions
BC Stat Holidays 2026
Here are the 11 statutory holidays in British Columbia for 2026.
| Statutory Holiday | 2026 Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| B.C. Day | Monday, August 3 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wednesday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 12 |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
BC Stat Holidays 2027
Here are the statutory holiday dates for 2027.
| Statutory Holiday | 2027 Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 15 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 24 |
| Canada Day | Thursday, July 1 |
| B.C. Day | Monday, August 2 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 6 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Thursday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 11 |
| Remembrance Day | Thursday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25 |
Is Truth and Reconciliation Day a Stat Holiday in BC?
Yes. September 30 is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation became a provincial stat holiday in 2023.
The day honours residential school Survivors, the children who never returned home, and their families and communities.
Eligible employees receive statutory holiday pay on September 30, even if they don’t work. Those who work that day receive additional holiday pay.
In 2026, September 30 falls on a Wednesday. In 2027, it falls on a Thursday.
Who Qualifies for Stat Holiday Pay in BC?
To qualify for statutory holiday pay under BC’s standard rules, you must:
- Have worked for your employer for at least 30 calendar days.
- Have worked or earned wages on at least 15 of the 30 days before the holiday.
Employees who worked under an averaging agreement during that 30-day period don’t have to meet the 15-day requirement.
Part-time employees can qualify too. You don’t have to work the day before or after a holiday to be eligible.
Certain occupations have different rules or exemptions.
How Is Stat Holiday Pay Calculated in BC?
Stat holiday pay equals an average day’s pay. It’s calculated using your eligible earnings from the 30 calendar days before the holiday.
Stat Holiday Pay = Eligible Wages Earned in the Previous 30 Days ÷ Days Worked or Wages Earned
Overtime pay is excluded from the calculation. Vacation pay for vacation taken during the period is included.
Example: Stat Holiday Pay Calculation
You earned $4,000 over 20 working days in the 30 days before a statutory holiday.
$4,000 ÷ 20 days = $200
Your statutory holiday pay is $200.
You receive this amount even if the holiday falls on your regular day off, provided you qualify.
What If You Work on a Stat Holiday in BC?
Eligible employees who work on a statutory holiday receive an average day’s pay plus premium pay for hours worked.
- First 12 hours: Time-and-a-half (1.5× regular wage)
- After 12 hours: Double time (2× regular wage)
- Plus: An average day’s pay
Example: Working an 8-Hour Stat Holiday
You earn $25 an hour, work eight hours on a statutory holiday and qualify for $200 in average day’s pay.
- 8 hours at time-and-a-half: $300
- Average day’s pay: $200
- Total: $500
Employees who don’t qualify for statutory holiday pay receive regular wages for hours worked, subject to other applicable pay rules.
Employers and employees can also agree to substitute another day for a statutory holiday. The substitute day carries the same holiday pay rights.
Which Holidays Are Not Stat Holidays in BC?
Easter Sunday, Easter Monday and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in British Columbia.
Your employer can still provide paid time off for these days through your employment agreement or workplace policy.
Federally regulated employees, including many bank and airline employees, follow different holiday rules under the Canada Labour Code.
BC Stat Holidays: Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Stat Holidays Are There in BC?
BC has 11 statutory holidays in both 2026 and 2027.
Is September 30 a Stat Holiday in BC?
Yes. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 is a statutory holiday in British Columbia.
Do Part-Time Employees Get Stat Holiday Pay?
Yes. Part-time employees qualify when they meet BC’s eligibility requirements.
Do You Get Stat Holiday Pay if the Holiday Falls on Your Day Off?
Yes. Eligible employees receive an average day’s pay even when the holiday falls on a regularly scheduled day off.
Do You Have to Work the Day Before and After a Stat Holiday?
No. BC doesn’t require employees to work the day before or after a holiday to qualify. The standard rules use your employment length and earnings during the preceding 30 days.
Is Boxing Day a Stat Holiday in BC?
No. Boxing Day isn’t a statutory holiday under BC’s Employment Standards Act.
Is Easter Monday a Stat Holiday in BC?
No. Good Friday is a statutory holiday, but Easter Sunday and Easter Monday aren’t.
Do Salaried Employees Get Stat Holiday Pay?
Yes. Salaried employees covered by BC’s statutory holiday rules qualify for holiday pay when they meet the eligibility requirements.
What If Your Employer Doesn’t Pay Stat Holiday Pay?
You can request the missing wages or file a complaint with BC’s Employment Standards Branch. See our guide to unpaid wages in BC.
Know Your Employment Rights in BC
Statutory holiday pay is one of the minimum protections provided by the BC Employment Standards Act. Employees also have rights involving overtime pay, vacation pay and termination.
If you’ve been fired, laid off or forced to resign, your severance could be significantly higher than the minimum offered by your employer.
The BC employment lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP help non-unionized employees with wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal and severance pay in BC.
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