Quebec holidays 2026
Quebec has 9 public holidays in 2026: 7 statutory holidays and 2 Quebec-specific holidays, plus 1 optional or partial-staffing day. Quebec does not move a statutory holiday that falls on a weekend; employers pay an indemnity or give a compensatory day instead. June 24 and July 1 are the exceptions and move to the Monday when they fall on a Sunday.
Statutory holidays observed in Quebec
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Statutory holiday | — | Employer chooses either Good Friday or Easter Monday as the paid statutory holiday; most give Good Friday, many give both |
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Thanksgiving Statutory holiday | — | Action de grâce |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Statutory holiday | — |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in Quebec
Public holidays in Quebec that the rest of Canada does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18 | Mon | National Patriots' Day Provincial holiday | — | Statutory holiday under the Act respecting labour standards; replaced Dollard Day / Fête de Dollard in 2003 |
| Jun 24 | Wed | Fête nationale du Québec Provincial holiday | — | Statutory holiday under the Act respecting labour standards |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Quebec recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Statutory holiday | — | Employer may give Easter Monday instead of Good Friday as the statutory holiday |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Observance | — | |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | National Indigenous Peoples Day Provincial holiday | — | |
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory holiday | — | Not a statutory holiday in Quebec |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Statutory holiday | — | Not a statutory holiday in Quebec (Jour du Souvenir); federal offices and banks closed |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day Statutory holiday | — | Not a statutory holiday (Lendemain de Noël) |
Long weekends in Quebec, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Quebec have in 2026?
Quebec has 9 public holidays in 2026: 7 statutory holidays plus 2 Quebec-specific holidays (National Patriots' Day, Fête nationale du Québec). One more day is an optional or partial-staffing holiday.
What is the next holiday in Quebec?
The next holiday in Quebec is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (53 days away).
Are Quebec holidays the same as the rest of Canada?
Mostly. Quebec observes the statutory holidays shared across Canada, plus its own: National Patriots' Day, Fête nationale du Québec. Other provinces and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the province you need.