Family Day On the Move

Family Day in BC will be changing dates.

The province says starting next year, the holiday will be moved to the third week in February so families across the country can celebrate together.

“Moving Family Day is the right thing to do for businesses small and large, and is better for families who may be spread out across the country,” says Premier John Horgan. “This gives families an opportunity to schedule and spend more time with loved ones from other provinces.”

Family Day started in BC in 2013 following a consultation process that had recommended the holiday be on either the second or third Monday of February. The Liberal government at the time decided on the second Monday, even though it was inconsistent with other Canadian provinces and the United States.