Working and statutory holidays

What are my rights?

I was hired two weeks before Christmas. My boss gave me Christmas Day off but didn't pay me for the stat holiday. Is this legal?
  • Yes
  • No

There are 10 statutory (or “stat”) holidays in British Columbia each year. A stat holiday is essentially a paid day off. But some workers have to work stat holidays. Others may not be eligible to get paid when they get the day off. Learn your rights as a worker when it comes to statutory holidays.

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  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in November 2021
  • Time to read: 6 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Carolyn Janusz, Victory Square Law Office LLP and Valerie Dixon, City of Vancouver

Carolyn Janusz
Valerie Dixon

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