List of Statutory Holidays in B.C. in 2021
The following is a comprehensive list of the 11 statutory holidays in British Columbia, and when they take place in 2021. These are dates where employees are entitled to a day off work with stat holiday pay in B.C.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, Friday |
| Family Day | February 15, Monday |
| Good Friday | April 2, Friday |
| Victoria Day | May 24, Monday |
| Canada Day | July 1, Thursday |
| British Columbia Day | August 2, Monday |
| Labour Day | September 6, Monday |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, Thursday |
| Thanksgiving | October 11, Monday |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, Thursday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Saturday |
Optional 2021 B.C. Stat Holidays
In addition to the official statutory holidays, there are a few days in 2021 that are recognized as “optional” holidays in B.C. for provincially regulated employees. These days are not mandated as paid days off, but employers may choose to observe them:
- Easter Monday: April 5, Monday
- Boxing Day: December 26, Sunday
Additional Years
The dates for B.C. statutory holidays change each year. Find out when they occur through our yearly guides: 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Terminations and Stat Holidays
If you’ve been fired without cause or for cause before or after taking a stat holiday it’s crucial to understand your rights through a consultation with a B.C. employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP immediately.
Do not accept any severance offer, termination papers, or exit agreement from your employer, even if they come with a deadline. These deadlines are pressure tactics used to push you into accepting inadequate compensation. Once you sign and return these documents, you forfeit your ability to negotiate a fair and proper severance package. A full severance package can be as much as 24 months’ pay.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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