9 days off for 4 vacation days
Long weekends 2028 in British Columbia
British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2028, and 7 of them land on a weekday. The smartest move: take 4 vacation days and get 9 days off, February 19 to 27.
- Holidays 2028
- 11
- on weekdays
- 7
- bridge days
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- off for 4 vacation days
- 9 days
British Columbia in 2028 at a glance
British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2028, taken from the provincial employment standards and Canada.ca. Federally regulated workplaces follow the federal list, so check which one applies to your job; this page plans with the provincial list.
CanadaiPhoto: Wilfredor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
British ColumbiaiPhoto: Deror_avi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons4 holidays land on a weekend. That is number 1 of 10 provinces and territories in our verified data, where the average is 9.1. With the common two weeks of vacation, a few well placed days go a long way.
CanadaiPhoto: Wilfredor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBritish ColumbiaiPhoto: Deror_avi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAll statutory holidays 2028 in British Columbia, one by one
Here is each day off in date order, what it marks, and the quickest way to turn it into a longer long weekend.
VictoriaiPhoto: Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
VictoriaiPhoto: Donaldytong · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons- Saturday, January 1: New Year's Day. New Year's Day is a statutory holiday across Canada, with polar bear dips in some towns and a quiet day for most. It closes the winter holiday season. It falls on a Saturday, and British Columbia's list has no weekday in lieu for it in 2028.
- Monday, February 21: Family Day. Family Day on the third Monday of February gives a long weekend in the depth of winter. Families head to ski hills, skating rinks and winter festivals. You get 3 free days in a row, February 19 to 21, with no leave needed.
- Friday, April 14: Good Friday. Good Friday is a statutory holiday in every province. It creates the Easter long weekend, a popular time for spring skiing or a first trip south. You get 3 free days in a row, April 14 to 16, with no leave needed.
- Monday, May 22: Victoria Day. Victoria Day falls on the Monday before 25 May and is known as the May two four weekend. It opens cottage and camping season across much of Canada. You get 3 free days in a row, May 20 to 22, with no leave needed.
- Saturday, July 1: Canada Day. Canada Day celebrates Confederation on 1 July with fireworks, concerts and red and white everywhere. It opens the summer cottage season, so lakes and campgrounds fill quickly. It falls on a Saturday, and British Columbia's list has no weekday in lieu for it in 2028.
- Monday, August 7: British Columbia Day. British Columbia Day on the first Monday of August celebrates the province. It is a prime summer long weekend for the coast, the islands and the mountain parks. You get 3 free days in a row, August 5 to 7, with no leave needed.
- Monday, September 4: Labour Day. Labour Day on the first Monday of September is the last long weekend of summer in Canada, right before school starts. Expect busy roads to cottages and campgrounds. You get 3 free days in a row, September 2 to 4, with no leave needed.
- Saturday, September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on 30 September honours survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned. Many people wear orange and attend community events. It falls on a Saturday, and British Columbia's list has no weekday in lieu for it in 2028.
- Monday, October 9: Thanksgiving. Canadian Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday of October, at the height of the fall colours. Families gather for a harvest dinner, and it is a favourite long weekend for a last cottage trip. You get 3 free days in a row, October 7 to 9, with no leave needed.
- Saturday, November 11: Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day on 11 November honours those who died in military service, with a moment of silence at 11 a.m. and poppies worn in the weeks before. It falls on a Saturday, and British Columbia's list has no weekday in lieu for it in 2028.
- Monday, December 25: Christmas Day. Christmas Day is a statutory holiday across Canada, when most shops close. Taking leave between Christmas and New Year gives one of the longest breaks of the year for few days of leave. You get 3 free days in a row, December 23 to 25, with no leave needed.
VictoriaiPhoto: Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVictoriaiPhoto: Donaldytong · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
2028's top long weekends for British Columbia
Each long weekend below starts and ends on a free day, contains at least one statutory holiday, and needs no more than 10 vacation days. They are ranked by how many days off each day of leave brings.
Around Family Day, 4 vacation days on Tue February 22, Wed February 23, Thu February 24 and Fri February 25 unlock 9 days away, February 19 to 27.
Around Good Friday, 4 vacation days on Mon April 10, Tue April 11, Wed April 12 and Thu April 13 unlock 9 days away, April 8 to 16.
Around Victoria Day, 4 vacation days on Tue May 23, Wed May 24, Thu May 25 and Fri May 26 unlock 9 days away, May 20 to 28.
Around British Columbia Day, 4 vacation days on Tue August 8, Wed August 9, Thu August 10 and Fri August 11 unlock 9 days away, August 5 to 13.
Around Labour Day, 4 vacation days on Tue September 5, Wed September 6, Thu September 7 and Fri September 8 unlock 9 days away, September 2 to 10.
Around Thanksgiving, 4 vacation days on Tue October 10, Wed October 11, Thu October 12 and Fri October 13 unlock 9 days away, October 7 to 15.
The best long weekends 2028 in British Columbia
Every row is a run of weekends, statutory holidays and vacation days. The highlighted row brings the most days off per day of leave.
| Dates | Result | Take off | Holidays | School breaks | Plan a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 25 to Sun, Jan 2 | 9 days offfor 5 vacation days, 1.8 days off per day of leave | Mon, Dec 27 · Tue, Dec 28 · Wed, Dec 29 · Thu, Dec 30 · Fri, Dec 31 | Christmas Day, New Year's Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Feb 19 to Sun, Feb 27 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Feb 22 · Wed, Feb 23 · Thu, Feb 24 · Fri, Feb 25 | Family Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Apr 8 to Sun, Apr 16 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Mon, Apr 10 · Tue, Apr 11 · Wed, Apr 12 · Thu, Apr 13 | Good Friday | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, May 20 to Sun, May 28 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, May 23 · Wed, May 24 · Thu, May 25 · Fri, May 26 | Victoria Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Jun 24 to Sun, Jul 2 | 9 days offfor 5 vacation days, 1.8 days off per day of leave | Mon, Jun 26 · Tue, Jun 27 · Wed, Jun 28 · Thu, Jun 29 · Fri, Jun 30 | Canada Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Aug 5 to Sun, Aug 13 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Aug 8 · Wed, Aug 9 · Thu, Aug 10 · Fri, Aug 11 | British Columbia Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Sep 2 to Sun, Sep 10 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Sep 5 · Wed, Sep 6 · Thu, Sep 7 · Fri, Sep 8 | Labour Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Sep 23 to Sun, Oct 1 | 9 days offfor 5 vacation days, 1.8 days off per day of leave | Mon, Sep 25 · Tue, Sep 26 · Wed, Sep 27 · Thu, Sep 28 · Fri, Sep 29 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Oct 7 to Sun, Oct 15 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Oct 10 · Wed, Oct 11 · Thu, Oct 12 · Fri, Oct 13 | Thanksgiving | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Nov 4 to Sun, Nov 12 | 9 days offfor 5 vacation days, 1.8 days off per day of leave | Mon, Nov 6 · Tue, Nov 7 · Wed, Nov 8 · Thu, Nov 9 · Fri, Nov 10 | Remembrance Day | none | Plan a trip |
| Sat, Dec 23 to Sun, Dec 31 | 9 days offfor 4 vacation days, 2.25 days off per day of leave | Tue, Dec 26 · Wed, Dec 27 · Thu, Dec 28 · Fri, Dec 29 | Christmas Day | none | Plan a trip |
What 1 to 10 vacation days bring
For each budget, the longest run of days off in 2028.
4 vacation days
9 days
February 19 to February 27
Family Day
5 vacation days
10 days
February 12 to February 21
Family Day
10 vacation days
17 days
February 5 to February 21
Family Day
2028 calendar for British Columbia
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The math: vacation days in, days off out
Five days, a typical week, become 10 days off around Family Day, February 12 to 21.
Ten days, the most this planner books in one go, give 17 days in a row, February 5 to 21. For nine days or more away you need 4 vacation days.
Two weeks of vacation is ten working days, exactly the largest budget above: one long winter or summer break, or several long weekends spread over the year.
2028 through the seasons
Winter: New Year's Day on January 1, Family Day on February 21 and Christmas Day on December 25. The pick of the season is February 19 to 27 with 4 vacation days for 9 days off.
Spring: Good Friday on April 14 and Victoria Day on May 22. The pick of the season is April 8 to 16 with 4 vacation days for 9 days off.
Summer: Canada Day on July 1 and British Columbia Day on August 7. The pick of the season is August 5 to 13 with 4 vacation days for 9 days off.
Fall: Labour Day on September 4, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, Thanksgiving on October 9 and Remembrance Day on November 11. The pick of the season is September 2 to 10 with 4 vacation days for 9 days off.
British Columbia compared with other provinces and territories
British Columbia leads the list with 11 statutory holidays in 2028, Newfoundland and Labrador the fewest with 6.
Its best long weekend, February 19 to 27, returns 2.3 days off per day of leave. 2 provinces and territories get a better ratio this year, mostly thanks to an extra statutory holiday next to a weekend.
Long Weekend Planner 2028 for British Columbia as a PDF
Every stretch, holiday and school break in BC on one printable page. Plus The Sunday Getaway every week and a note whenever a long weekend is worth it.
Where to on the long weekends?
For the six strongest stretches: places with the right climate that month, flights from YVR.
February 19 to February 27: 4 days of leave, 9 days off
Warm, up to 4 hours away in February, flights from YVR
iPhoto: Bigmikebmw · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPhoenix21 °C by day · Flight about 2 h 53, nonstopPlan a trip for these daysSee Phoenix
April 8 to April 16: 4 days of leave, 9 days off
Warm, up to 4 hours away in April, flights from YVR
iPhoto: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLas Vegas27 °C by day · Flight about 2 h 27, nonstopPlan a trip for these daysSee Las Vegas
May 20 to May 28: 4 days of leave, 9 days off
Warm, up to 4 hours away in May, flights from YVR
- iPhoto: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLas Vegas32 °C by day · Flight about 2 h 27, nonstopPlan a trip for these daysSee Las Vegas
August 5 to August 13: 4 days of leave, 9 days off
Beach in August, flights from YVR
iPhoto: Jason Boldero · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTurks and Caicos Islands29 °C by day · Sea 29 °C · Flight about 6 h 44Plan a trip for these daysSee Turks and Caicos Islands
iPhoto: A.Miskovsky · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPunta Cana29 °C by day · Sea 29 °C · Flight about 7 h 19Plan a trip for these daysSee Punta Cana
iPhoto: Calyponte · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAntigua29 °C by day · Sea 29 °C · Flight about 8 h 01Plan a trip for these daysSee Antigua
September 2 to September 10: 4 days of leave, 9 days off
Beach in September, flights from YVR
- iPhoto: Jason Boldero · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTurks and Caicos Islands30 °C by day · Sea 29 °C · Flight about 6 h 44Plan a trip for these daysSee Turks and Caicos Islands
- iPhoto: A.Miskovsky · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPunta Cana29 °C by day · Sea 29 °C · Flight about 7 h 19Plan a trip for these daysSee Punta Cana
- iPhoto: Calyponte · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAntigua29 °C by day · Sea 29 °C · Flight about 8 h 01Plan a trip for these daysSee Antigua
October 7 to October 15: 4 days of leave, 9 days off
Warm, up to 4 hours away in October, flights from YVR
- iPhoto: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLas Vegas28 °C by day · Flight about 2 h 27, nonstopPlan a trip for these daysSee Las Vegas
Statutory holidays 2028 in British Columbia
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | province-wide |
| February 21 | Monday | Family Day | province-wide |
| April 14 | Friday | Good Friday | province-wide |
| May 22 | Monday | Victoria Day | province-wide |
| July 1 | Saturday | Canada Day | province-wide |
| August 7 | Monday | British Columbia Day | province-wide |
| September 4 | Monday | Labour Day | province-wide |
| September 30 | Saturday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | province-wide |
| October 9 | Monday | Thanksgiving | province-wide |
| November 11 | Saturday | Remembrance Day | province-wide |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | province-wide |
Long weekend ideas from British Columbia
British Columbians head to Tofino for summer surf and winter storm watching, Whistler for skiing and summer trails, the Okanagan for lakes and wineries in fall, and Victoria and the Gulf Islands for a coastal break.
Your strongest long weekends this year fall in February, April and May, so pick the trip that suits that season, and book early: everyone else in British Columbia has the same days off.
British Columbia in other years
2026 and 2027 are planned as well, each with its own dates and long weekends.
Holiday dates move every year: fixed-date days change their weekday, and Easter moves between late March and late April, which is why the best long weekends are never the same twice.
Where these dates come from
Every date on this page comes from the official source for British Columbia: Canada.ca: General holidays and BC Gov: Statutory holidays in B.C., read directly and compared day by day with an independent second source. A year appears once its official list is published, and we never fill a gap with another province or territory's dates.
The planner treats weekends and full statutory holidays as free days and works out where your vacation days turn into the longest time off. Days kept in part of British Columbia or as observances are shown but never counted. Last checked on October 1, 2026.
Long Weekend Planner 2028 in BC: frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2028?
11 statutory holidays: New Year's Day on January 1, Family Day on February 21, Good Friday on April 14, Victoria Day on May 22, Canada Day on July 1, British Columbia Day on August 7, Labour Day on September 4, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, Thanksgiving on October 9, Remembrance Day on November 11 and Christmas Day on December 25. 7 fall on a weekday.
What is the best long weekend in British Columbia in 2028?
February 19 to 27: 4 vacation days give 9 days off around Family Day.
How many vacation days do I need for nine days off in 2028?
4 vacation days: take February 22 to 25 off and you are off February 19 to 27.
Is Family Day a statutory holiday in British Columbia in 2028?
Yes. Family Day is a full day off on Monday, February 21.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in British Columbia in 2028?
No. Boxing Day is not on British Columbia's official list for 2028, so it is a regular workday unless your employer gives it.
2028 in the other provinces and territories
How the Long Weekend Planner works
Holidays: the public holidays from the official list in BC, checked date by date. The planner counts only days off for the whole region.
Stretches: start and end on a day off, include at least one holiday and at most 10 vacation days. Ranked by days off per day of leave; Saturday and Sunday count as free.
School breaks: officially published dates only, checked every month. Trip ideas: the month's climate and flights from the region's main airport.
