Quebec Stat Holidays 2026
There are 8 stat holidays in Quebec in 2026.
Next stat holiday
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026 · 45 days away
As of November 10, 2026 (UTC). This page is rebuilt daily.
All Quebec stat holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday or Easter Monday Employer’s choice of one of the two |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | National Patriots’ Day |
| June 24, 2026 | Wednesday | Fête nationale du Québec (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day Moves to July 2 when July 1 is a Sunday |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day Next |
2026 at a glance
Stat Holidays
8
On a weekday
8
Working days
253
Long weekends
5
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2026 minus the 8 stat holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in Quebec in 2026
- 3 days off: Friday, April 3, 2026 to Sunday, April 5, 2026 (Good Friday or Easter Monday)
- 3 days off: Saturday, May 16, 2026 to Monday, May 18, 2026 (National Patriots’ Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, September 5, 2026 to Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labour Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, October 10, 2026 to Monday, October 12, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, December 25, 2026 to Sunday, December 27, 2026 (Christmas Day)
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day stat holidays.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
Canada Day moves to July 2 when July 1 falls on a Sunday. The June 24 national holiday has its own rules when it falls on a Sunday or a day off. When a stat holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a weekend, the province’s employment standards decide whether you get a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay instead. Check the official source below for the exact rule and the qualifying conditions.
Not stat holidays in Quebec
- Remembrance Day
- Boxing Day
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Good to know
- Quebec has 8 statutory holidays. The employer picks either Good Friday or Easter Monday, not both.
Compare other provinces and territories in 2026
| Where | Stat Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 9 | 253 |
| British Columbia | 11 | 250 |
| Alberta | 9 | 252 |
| Manitoba | 9 | 252 |
| Saskatchewan | 10 | 251 |
| Nova Scotia | 6 | 255 |
| New Brunswick | 8 | 253 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 | 255 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 | 253 |
| Yukon | 11 | 251 |
| Northwest Territories | 11 | 251 |
| Nunavut | 11 | 250 |
| Federal (federally regulated workplaces) | 10 | 252 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Quebec in 2026?
There are 8 stat holidays in Quebec in 2026. 8 of them fall on a weekday.
When is the next stat holiday in Quebec?
The next one is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026, 45 days away (as of November 10, 2026).
How many working days are there in Quebec in 2026?
253. 2026 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 8 stat holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 253. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Quebec?
Canada Day moves to July 2 when July 1 falls on a Sunday. The June 24 national holiday has its own rules when it falls on a Sunday or a day off. When a stat holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a weekend, the province’s employment standards decide whether you get a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay instead. Check the official source below for the exact rule and the qualifying conditions.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Quebec?
No. Remembrance Day is not one of the stat holidays in Quebec, although some employers give it as an extra day off.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on November 6, 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.