Review the statutory holidays observed by UBC.
2026 statutory holidays
JANUARY
| Thursday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
FEBRUARY
| Monday, February 16 | Family Day |
MARCH
N/A
APRIL
| Friday, April 3 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 6 | Easter Monday* |
MAY
| Monday, May 18 | Victoria Day |
JULY
| Wednesday, July 1 | Canada Day |
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
| Monday, September 7 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday, September 30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
October
| Monday, October 12 | Thanksgiving Day |
NOVEMBER
| Wednesday, November 11 | Remembrance Day |
DECEMBER
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas 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.