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British Columbia
Check public holidays and school term dates in British Columbia (BC), Canada. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in British Columbia is Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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Public holidays in British Columbia (BC) 2026
These are the main public holidays observed across British Columbia in 2026.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday, January 1
Family DayMonday, February 16
Good FridayFriday, April 3
Victoria DayMonday, May 18
Canada DayWednesday, July 1
B.C. DayMonday, August 3
Labour DayMonday, September 7
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWednesday, September 30
Thanksgiving DayMonday, October 12
Remembrance DayWednesday, November 11
Christmas DayFriday, December 25
School term dates in British Columbia 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for British Columbia in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
School calendarVaries by boardVaries by boardB.C. boards of education set school calendars and submit them to the ministry. Source
Winter breakVaries by boardVaries by boardCheck your board-approved school calendar on the B.C. school calendars guidance page. Source
Spring breakVaries by boardVaries by boardCheck your board-approved school calendar on the B.C. school calendars guidance page. Source