2027 calendar
2027 public holidays in British Columbia
11 statutory holidays in 2027. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and Canada Post are closed.
Holiday list
Fri
Jan 1
Mon
Feb 15
Fri
Mar 26
Mon
Mar 29
Mon
May 24
Thu
Jul 1
Mon
Aug 2
British Columbia Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Sep 6
Thu
Sep 30
Mon
Oct 11
Thu
Nov 11
Sat
Dec 25
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in British Columbia in 2027?
British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 15), Good Friday (Mar 26), Victoria Day (May 24), Canada Day (Jul 1), British Columbia Day (Aug 2), Labour Day (Sep 6), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 11), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in British Columbia?
Christmas Day (Saturday, Dec 25). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in British Columbia?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in British Columbia. The table above shows the bank and Canada Post status for each 2027 date.
What is the difference between a statutory and a civic holiday?
A statutory holiday is a day off required by law, usually with holiday pay. A civic or observance day (Easter Monday) is widely recognized but employers are not legally required to close or pay for it.