Holidays in British Columbia, Canada

2026 holiday calendar for British Columbia

January

New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
public

February

Groundhog Day
Monday, February 2
observance
Valentine's Day
Saturday, February 14
observance
Family Day
Monday, February 16
public

March

St. Patrick’s Day
Tuesday, March 17
observance

April

Good Friday
Friday, April 3
public
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5
public

May

Mother's Day
Sunday, May 10
observance
Victoria Day
Monday, May 18
public

June

Father's Day
Sunday, June 21
observance

July

Canada Day
Wednesday, July 1
public

August

Civic Holiday
Monday, August 3
public

September

Labour Day
Monday, September 7
public
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Wednesday, September 30
public

October

Thanksgiving
Monday, October 12
public

November

Halloween
Sunday, November 1
observance
Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 11
public

December

Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
public
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26
public
About British Columbia Holidays

This page provides a comprehensive list of holidays in British Columbia, Canada for 2026. The list includes public holidays, bank holidays, school holidays, and observances specific to this region.

In British Columbia, regional holidays are an important part of the local cultural and social calendar. These may include holidays that are specific to this region and not celebrated in other parts of Canada.

You can use the controls above to change the year or language of the holiday names. To see holidays for all of Canada, use the back link at the top of the page.