View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Quebec for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.
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Best break this yearMonday, June 22, 2026
Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.
National Holiday
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Thanksgiving
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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About Public Holidays in Quebec
Public holidays in Quebec, Canada are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.
This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.
All Public Holidays in Quebec, Canada 2026
Date
Day
Holiday
Type
January 1, 2026
Thursday
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
April 3, 2026
Friday
Good Friday
Public Holiday
April 6, 2026
Monday
Easter Monday
Public Holiday
May 18, 2026
Monday
National Patriots' Day
Public Holiday
June 24, 2026
Wednesday
National Holiday
Public Holiday
July 1, 2026
Wednesday
Canada Day
Public Holiday
August 3, 2026
Monday
Civic Holiday
Public Holiday
September 7, 2026
Monday
Labour Day
Public Holiday
October 12, 2026
Monday
Thanksgiving
Public Holiday
November 11, 2026
Wednesday
Remembrance Day
Public Holiday
December 25, 2026
Friday
Christmas Day
Public Holiday
December 26, 2026
Saturday
Boxing Day
Public Holiday
All Public Holidays in Quebec, Canada 2027
Date
Day
Holiday
Type
January 1, 2027
Friday
New Year's Day
Public Holiday
March 26, 2027
Friday
Good Friday
Public Holiday
March 29, 2027
Monday
Easter Monday
Public Holiday
May 24, 2027
Monday
National Patriots' Day
Public Holiday
June 24, 2027
Thursday
National Holiday
Public Holiday
July 1, 2027
Thursday
Canada Day
Public Holiday
August 2, 2027
Monday
Civic Holiday
Public Holiday
September 6, 2027
Monday
Labour Day
Public Holiday
October 11, 2027
Monday
Thanksgiving
Public Holiday
November 11, 2027
Thursday
Remembrance Day
Public Holiday
December 25, 2027
Saturday
Christmas Day
Public Holiday
December 26, 2027
Sunday
Boxing Day
Public Holiday
Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.
Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.
Quebec Holidays Explained
New Year's Day · January 1
The first day of the year and a federal general holiday, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve parties. When it falls on a non-working weekend day, federally regulated workers get the working day before or after off instead.
Good Friday · April 3
The Friday before Easter, marking the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a federal general holiday; in Quebec, employers give either Good Friday or Easter Monday.
Easter Monday · April 6
The day after Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Its date moves each year with Easter.
Canada Day · July 1
Marks Confederation on July 1, 1867, when the provinces united as the Dominion of Canada. It is celebrated with fireworks, concerts and a national ceremony in Ottawa, and moves to July 2 when July 1 is a Sunday.
Labour Day · September 7
Honours workers and the labour movement on the first Monday in September. It is a federal general holiday and traditionally marks the end of summer before the school year starts.
Thanksgiving · October 12
A harvest festival on the second Monday in October, usually celebrated with a family meal over the long weekend. It is a federal general holiday but is not a paid holiday in every province.
Remembrance Day · November 11
Held on November 11, the anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended the First World War, to honour those who died in military service. Canadians wear poppies and observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.; it is a federal general holiday but not a statutory one in every province.
Christmas Day · December 25
Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is a federal general holiday. Under the Canada Labour Code, federally regulated workers whose Christmas falls on a non-working weekend day get the working day before or after off instead.
Boxing Day · December 26
The day after Christmas, best known in Canada for big retail sales. It is a federal general holiday and a public holiday in Ontario, but not a statutory holiday in British Columbia, Quebec or Nova Scotia.
Other Observances in Quebec, Canada 2026
These dates are marked in Quebec, Canada but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.
Date
Day
Holiday
Type
February 2, 2026
Monday
Groundhog Day
Observance
February 14, 2026
Saturday
Valentine's Day
Observance
March 17, 2026
Tuesday
St. Patrick’s Day
Observance
April 5, 2026
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Observance
May 10, 2026
Sunday
Mother's Day
Observance
June 21, 2026
Sunday
Father's Day
Observance
October 31, 2026
Saturday
Halloween
Observance
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays are there in Quebec?
Quebec, Canada has 12 public holidays in 2026, 1 fewer than the global average of 13.
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Quebec in 2026?
1 public holiday falls on a weekend in Quebec, Canada in 2026: Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). Quebec, Canada gives no substitute day off for these, so it is lost.
Does Quebec give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?
No — Quebec, Canada does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
What is the longest break possible in Quebec in 2026?
With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Quebec, Canada in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, March 28–April 6, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.
When is the next public holiday in Quebec?
The next public holiday in Quebec, Canada is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.
Which holidays in Quebec change date each year?
Good Friday, National Patriots' Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Easter Monday do not fall on the same date every year in Quebec, Canada, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.