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This page contains the list of British Columbia (Canada) 2023 official public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, non-working national holidays, and sectorial holidays. The public holidays listing on this page is also accessible via our free Android and iPhone/iPad mobile apps. The full qppstudio worldwide public holidays database for 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, and beyond, is available immediately, with a professional license
The list of British Columbia (Canada) official public holidays in 2023 is:
Jan 1 | Sunday | New Year's Day | |
Jan 2 | Monday | Bank Holiday | banks |
Feb 20 | Monday | Family Day | |
Apr 7 | Friday | Bank Holiday | banks |
Apr 7 | Friday | Good Friday | |
May 22 | Monday | Bank Holiday | banks |
May 22 | Monday | Victoria Day | |
July 1 | Saturday | Canada Day | |
July 3 | Monday | Bank Holiday | banks |
Aug 7 | Monday | Civic/Provincial Holiday | |
Sep 4 | Monday | Labour Day | |
Sep 30 | Saturday | Truth and Reconciliation Day (only federal government) | government |
Oct 2 | Monday | Bank Holiday | banks |
Oct 9 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day | |
Nov 11 | Saturday | Remembrance Day | |
Nov 13 | Monday | Bank Holiday | banks |
Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | |
Dec 26 | Tuesday | Bank Holiday | banks |
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The Province sought input from B.C. employers and employees on whether the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) should be designated a provincial statutory holiday under the
Employment Standards Act, starting in 2023. A national day to commemorate the history and legacy of the residential school system honours the resilience, dignity, and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors and remembers that children never came home. Engagement Summary
Background
In 2021, the federal government designated September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which grew from a grassroots campaign called Orange Shirt Day. This day aims to honour the legacy of residential school survivors and create space for Indigenous Peoples to engage in meaningful conversations that continue their healing journey. This day is also meant to encourage deeper reflection, learning, and public dialogue on the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples.
Since this day is a federal holiday, it only applies to roughly 10% of workplaces in B.C. While some B.C. employers may decide to recognize this day and provide their employees a paid day off, there is no obligation for them to do so. A provincial statutory holiday would change that.
Feedback was accepted until 4pm (PT) on September 21, 2022
To Learn More Please Visit:
- The BC Government Indigenous People webpage
- The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation webpage
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples webpage
Details of the Engagement
Date: August 5, 2022 to September 21, 2022
Category: Government
Status: Closed
Location: Province-wide
Type: Online