General Wage Increases are being implemented for certain employee groups. For key administrative dates, visit our status page.

Statutory holidays

Review the statutory holidays observed by UBC. 

2026 statutory holidays

2027 statutory dates are now available

JANUARY

Thursday, January 1New Year’s Day

FEBRUARY 

Monday, February 16Family Day

MARCH 

N/A

APRIL

Friday, April 3Good Friday
Monday, April 6Easter Monday*

MAY 

Monday, May 18Victoria Day

June

N/A

JULY 

Wednesday, July 1Canada Day

AUGUST 

Monday, August 3BC Day

SEPTEMBER 

Monday, September 7Labour Day
Wednesday, September 30National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October

Monday, October 12Thanksgiving Day

NOVEMBER 

Wednesday, November 11Remembrance Day

DECEMBER 

Friday, December 25Christmas Day
Monday, December 28 (in lieu)Boxing 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 Winter 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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