Quebec statutory holidays 2026
Quebec has 8 statutory holidays in 2026 under its Act respecting labour standards (CNESST). Here’s every paid day off, the optional days some employers give, and every long weekend.
Paid days off in Quebec
Most employees get these days off with holiday pay. Dates are the official holiday; when one falls on a weekend you usually get the next working day off.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Good FridayEmployer picks Good Friday or Easter Monday | Fri, Apr 3 | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Easter MondayEmployer picks Good Friday or Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 | Mon, Mar 29 |
| National Patriots' Day | Mon, May 18 | Mon, May 24 |
| Fête nationale du Québec | Wed, Jun 24 | Thu, Jun 24 |
| Canada Day | Wed, Jul 1 | Thu, Jul 1 |
| Labour Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Mon, Sep 6 |
| Thanksgiving | Mon, Oct 12 | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Sat, Dec 25 |
Optional and commonly observed days
Not statutory in Quebec. Whether you get these off depends on your employer or collective agreement.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wed, Sep 30 | Thu, Sep 30 |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26 | Sun, Dec 26 |
Long weekends in Quebec in 2026
5 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays.
The rules in Quebec
When a holiday falls on a weekend: Quebec statutory holidays don’t move. If one falls on your regular day off you get a compensatory day off or an indemnity. Canada Day moves to July 2 when July 1 is a Sunday.
- Your employer chooses either Good Friday or Easter Monday as the paid holiday.
- National Patriots’ Day replaces Victoria Day in Quebec.
Source: Government of Quebec — Act respecting labour standards (CNESST). This page is a guide; your employment contract or collective agreement may give you more.
Frequently asked
How many statutory holidays does Quebec have in 2026?
8: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, National Patriots' Day, Fête nationale du Québec, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Quebec?
No. Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday in Quebec.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Quebec?
No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in Quebec, but some employers give it off.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Quebec?
Sometimes. In Quebec, your employer chooses either Good Friday or Easter Monday as the paid holiday.
Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Quebec?
No. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) is not a statutory holiday in Quebec, but some employers give it off.
What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Quebec?
Quebec statutory holidays don’t move. If one falls on your regular day off you get a compensatory day off or an indemnity. Canada Day moves to July 2 when July 1 is a Sunday.
How many long weekends are there in Quebec in 2026?
5 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays: Good Friday & Easter Monday, National Patriots' Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
Other provinces and territories
Paid days off differ across Canada. Compare with the rest of the country.
- OntarioON 9statutory holidays in 2026
- British ColumbiaBC 11statutory holidays in 2026
- AlbertaAB 9statutory holidays in 2026
- SaskatchewanSK 10statutory holidays in 2026
- ManitobaMB 9statutory holidays in 2026
- New BrunswickNB 8statutory holidays in 2026
- Nova ScotiaNS 6statutory holidays in 2026
- Prince Edward IslandPE 8statutory holidays in 2026
- Newfoundland and LabradorNL 6statutory holidays in 2026
- YukonYT 11statutory holidays in 2026
- Northwest TerritoriesNT 11statutory holidays in 2026
- NunavutNU 11statutory holidays in 2026
- Federal (Canada Labour Code)Federal 10statutory holidays in 2026