Quebec Statutory Holidays 2026
Quebec has 8 statutory holidays in 2026, plus one more day that many employers give.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2026
8 statutory holidays and 1 commonly given in 2026.
8 statutory holidays in 2026.
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All 2026 holidays in Quebec
9 days listed| Month | Date | Holiday | Type | Paid by law? | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1Thu | New Year's Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| April | 3Fri | Good FridayEither Good Friday or Easter Monday, at the employer’s option | Statutory | Required by law | |
| 6Mon | Easter Monday | Commonly given | Not required | ||
| May | 18Mon | National Patriots' Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| June | 24Wed | National Holiday | Statutory | Required by law | |
| July | 1Wed | Canada Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| September | 7Mon | Labour Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| October | 12Mon | Thanksgiving | Statutory | Required by law | |
| December | 25Fri | Christmas Day | Statutory | Required by law |
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What employers need to know
Who qualifies
In Quebec, full-time and part-time workers get paid statutory holidays, including temporary, casual and on-call workers, even if they were hired only a few days ago. A worker loses the paid holiday if they miss the work day before or after it without your permission or a valid reason beyond their control, like illness. Workers on extended sick leave, unpaid leave, parental or maternity leave, or layoff are not entitled. For the Quebec National Holiday (June 24), the worker only needs to be employed on that date.
Holiday pay
The holiday indemnity is 1/20 of the wages earned in the 4 complete pay weeks before the week of the holiday, not counting overtime. Reported or attributed tips are included. For workers paid by commission, it is 1/60 of the wages earned in the 12 complete pay weeks before the week of the holiday.
Working on a holiday
If a worker works a statutory holiday, you pay their wages for the day worked. You also choose one of two options: pay the holiday indemnity on top, or give them a paid day off worth the same amount. That day off must be taken within the 3 weeks before or after the holiday (different rules apply to June 24).
Holidays that fall on a weekend
If a holiday falls on a worker's normal day off or during their vacation, you either pay the holiday indemnity on top of that week's pay, or give a paid day off worth the same amount on a date you agree on. Canada Day moves to July 2 when July 1 falls on a Sunday. If June 24 falls on a Sunday, the day off moves to June 25, except for people who normally work Sundays.
Maximize your PTO in 2026
These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Quebec. Each one joins a few PTO days to a holiday and a weekend. Take all 10 suggested PTO days and you get 34 days off across 8 breaks, including 6 long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.
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- Suggested PTO day
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All 2026 suggestions as a list
- Take Friday, January 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4 (New Year's Day).
- Take Thursday, April 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from April 2 to 5 (Good Friday).
- Take Friday, May 15 off to get a 4-day weekend from May 15 to 18 (National Patriots' Day).
- Take Friday, September 4 off to get a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7 (Labour Day).
- Take Friday, October 9 off to get a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12 (Thanksgiving).
- Take Thursday, December 24 off to get a 4-day weekend from December 24 to 27 (Christmas Day).
- Take Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 off to get a 5-day break from June 20 to 24 (National Holiday).
- Take Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30 off to get a 5-day break from June 27 to July 1 (Canada Day).
When Quebec teams take time off
The 5 weeks when the most Quebec employees using Vacation Tracker were off, compared with an average week.
- Aug 3 – 9Week 32 2.9× a normal week2.9×
- Jul 20 – 26Week 30 2.8× a normal week2.8×
- Jun 29 – Jul 5Week 27 2.6× a normal week2.6×
- Aug 10 – 16Week 33 2.4× a normal week2.4×
- Jul 13 – 19Week 29 2.2× a normal week2.2×
Compare provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Statutory holidays in 2026 | Holidays others don't have |
|---|---|---|
| AlbertaOnly here: None | 9 | None |
| British ColumbiaOnly here: None | 11 | None |
| ManitobaOnly here: None | 9 | None |
| New BrunswickOnly here: None | 8 | None |
| Newfoundland and LabradorOnly here: None | 6 | None |
| Northwest TerritoriesOnly here: None | 11 | None |
| Nova ScotiaOnly here: None | 6 | None |
| NunavutOnly here: Nunavut Day | 11 | Nunavut Day |
| OntarioOnly here: Boxing Day | 9 | Boxing Day |
| Prince Edward IslandOnly here: None | 8 | None |
| Quebec You're hereOnly here: National Holiday | 8 | National Holiday |
| SaskatchewanOnly here: None | 10 | None |
| YukonOnly here: Discovery Day | 11 | Discovery Day |
Sources
Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2026. Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.
Frequently asked questions
Quebec has 8 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1), Good Friday (Friday, April 3), National Patriots' Day (Monday, May 18), National Holiday (Wednesday, June 24), Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1), Labour Day (Monday, September 7), Thanksgiving (Monday, October 12) and Christmas Day (Friday, December 25). Remembrance Day, Boxing Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are not statutory in Quebec.
No. Remembrance Day isn't a statutory holiday in Quebec, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, November 11. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.
No. Boxing Day isn't a statutory holiday in Quebec, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, December 26. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.
Partly. Quebec employers must give either Good Friday or Easter Monday, and the employer chooses which. In 2026, Good Friday is Friday, April 3 and Easter Monday is Monday, April 6.
The holiday indemnity is 1/20 of the wages earned in the 4 complete pay weeks before the week of the holiday, not counting overtime. Reported or attributed tips are included. For workers paid by commission, it is 1/60 of the wages earned in the 12 complete pay weeks before the week of the holiday.
In Quebec, full-time and part-time workers get paid statutory holidays, including temporary, casual and on-call workers, even if they were hired only a few days ago. A worker loses the paid holiday if they miss the work day before or after it without your permission or a valid reason beyond their control, like illness. Workers on extended sick leave, unpaid leave, parental or maternity leave, or layoff are not entitled. For the Quebec National Holiday (June 24), the worker only needs to be employed on that date.
If a worker works a statutory holiday, you pay their wages for the day worked. You also choose one of two options: pay the holiday indemnity on top, or give them a paid day off worth the same amount. That day off must be taken within the 3 weeks before or after the holiday (different rules apply to June 24).
In 2026, no statutory holiday in Quebec falls on a weekend. If a holiday falls on a worker's normal day off or during their vacation, you either pay the holiday indemnity on top of that week's pay, or give a paid day off worth the same amount on a date you agree on. Canada Day moves to July 2 when July 1 falls on a Sunday. If June 24 falls on a Sunday, the day off moves to June 25, except for people who normally work Sundays.