List of Statutory Holidays in B.C. in 2023
What are the Stat Holidays in B.C. in 2023?
The following is a comprehensive list of the 11 statutory holidays in British Columbia, and when they take place in 2023. 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, Sunday |
| Family Day | February 20, Monday |
| Good Friday | April 7, Friday |
| Victoria Day | May 22, Monday |
| Canada Day | July 1, Saturday |
| British Columbia Day | August 7, Monday |
| Labour Day | September 4, Monday |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30, Saturday |
| Thanksgiving | October 9, Monday |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, Saturday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, Monday |
Optional 2023 B.C. Stat Holidays
In addition to the official statutory holidays, there are a few days in 2023 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 10, Monday
- Boxing Day: December 26, Tuesday
Additional Years
The dates for B.C. statutory holidays change each year. Find out when they occur through our yearly guides: 2021, 2022, 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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About the Author
Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Practice Leader for the firm's Labour & Employment Law Group. His experience in countless successful cases and mediations on behalf of employees and employers, as well as his continued advocacy for the rights of workers, makes him one of the most skilled and sought-after labour and employment lawyers in Canada.
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