Public Holidays in British Columbia 2026
All 11 public holidays in British Columbia for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in British Columbia 2026
British Columbia has 11 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Canada holidays plus 6 regional holidays: Family Day, Victoria Day, British Columbia Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Family Day | 02/16/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Victoria Day | 05/18/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Canada Day | 07/01/2026 | Wednesday | |
| British Columbia Day | 08/03/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Labor Day | 09/07/2026 | Monday | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 09/30/2026 | Wednesday | Regional |
| Thanksgiving Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Remembrance Day | 11/11/2026 | Wednesday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in British Columbia 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in British Columbia for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- February 13 (Friday) – Take one day off before Family Day (Monday, February 16) for a 4-day weekend from February 13 to 16.
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off before Victoria Day (Monday, May 18) for a 4-day weekend from May 15 to 18.
- July 31 (Friday) – Take one day off before British Columbia Day (Monday, August 3) for a 4-day weekend from July 31 to August 3.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
- October 9 (Friday) – Take one day off before Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 12) for a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12.
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Frequently Asked Questions
British Columbia has 11 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 6 regional holidays (Family Day, Victoria Day, British Columbia Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, British Columbia observes: Family Day (February 16), Victoria Day (May 18), British Columbia Day (August 3), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), Thanksgiving Day (October 12), Remembrance Day (November 11).
The best bridge days in British Columbia in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), February 13 (Friday, before Family Day), May 15 (Friday, before Victoria Day), July 31 (Friday, before British Columbia Day).
Yes. The British Columbia public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.