Holiday Observance for Employees
| Holiday Observed | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Observed Mon, Jan 3 | Observed Mon, Jan 2 |
| Family Day | Mon, February 21 | Monday, Feb 20 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 15 | Friday, April 7 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 18 | Mon, Apr 10 |
| Victoria Day | Mon, May 23 | Monday, May 22 |
| Canada Day | Fri, Jul 1 | Observed Mon, July 3 |
| BC Day | Mon, Aug 1 | Monday, Aug 7 |
| Labour Day | Mon, Sep 5 | Monday, Sept 4 |
| Day for Truth + Reconciliation | Fri, Sep 30 | Observed Mon, Oct 2 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Mon, Oct 10 | Monday, Oct 9 |
| Remembrance Day | Fri, Nov 11 | Observed Mon, Nov 13 |
| Christmas Day* | Observed Mon, Dec 26 | Monday, Dec 25 |
| Boxing Day* | Observed Tues, Dec 27 | Tuesday, Dec 26 |
Notes
- Vancouver Island University recognizes Easter Monday and Boxing Day as paid holidays
- All VIU campuses and facilities will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2021, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.