Statutory holidays

Review the statutory holidays observed by UBC. 

2024 statutory holidays

JANUARY 

Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day 

FEBRUARY 

Monday, February 19: Family Day 

MARCH 

Friday, March 29: Good Friday 

APRIL 

Monday, April 1: Easter Monday* 

MAY 

Monday, May 20: Victoria Day 

JULY 

Monday, July 1: Canada Day 

AUGUST 

Monday, August 5: BC Day 

SEPTEMBER 

Monday, September 2: Labour Day 
Monday, September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

October

Monday, October 14: Thanksgiving Day

NOVEMBER 

Monday, November 11: Remembrance Day 

DECEMBER 

Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day 
Thursday, December 26: Boxing Day* 

See also info on paid leave for staff between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

 

*UBC includes Easter Monday and Boxing Day on its list of statutory holidays.

Related resources

Visit the Vacation and leaves page for vacation information and specific guidelines around Christmas leaves, which vary by employee group.

For more information on statutory holidays, please view your collective agreement or employee handbook.

UBC administrators can visit the Statutory holiday pay page.

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