BC Day Stat Holiday: Pay Rules in British Columbia
British Columbia Day, on the first Monday of August, is a paid statutory holiday in BC.
When is BC Day?
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Is BC Day a statutory holiday?
Yes. BC Day is a statutory holiday under British Columbia’s employment standards.
Who gets paid for BC Day?
Most employees in British Columbia qualify for holiday pay on BC Day. Each jurisdiction sets its own eligibility rules, such as how long you have worked for your employer or whether you worked your scheduled shifts before and after the holiday. Part-time employees are often eligible as well.
What if you work on BC Day?
If you work on a statutory holiday, you are usually entitled to premium pay for the hours worked, commonly 1.5 times your regular rate, plus holiday pay. Some rules allow regular pay plus a substitute day off instead. The exact combination depends on your province or territory and on any collective agreement.
Background
BC Day falls on the same Monday as the Civic Holiday in other provinces.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules change from time to time. For your exact entitlement, contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office.
