SOURCE:    Vacation Tracker
TITLE:     Quebec Stat Holidays 2026: Dates, Long Weekends & Holiday Pay
URL:       https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/quebec/2026/
LANG:      en
PUBLISHED: 2026-10-31
UPDATED:   2026-11-01
SUMMARY:   All 8 Quebec stat holidays for 2026 with dates, which days aren't statutory (Remembrance Day and Boxing Day), holiday pay rules and free calendar downloads.

# 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.

## All 2026 holidays in Quebec

| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Substitute day | Type | Paid by law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Good Friday (Either Good Friday or Easter Monday, at the employer’s option) | 2026-04-03 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Easter Monday | 2026-04-06 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| National Patriots' Day | 2026-05-18 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| National Holiday | 2026-06-24 | Wednesday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Canada Day | 2026-07-01 | Wednesday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Labour Day | 2026-09-07 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Thanksgiving | 2026-10-12 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |

## 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.

Full rules: Quebec leave laws: https://vacationtracker.io/leave-laws/canada/quebec/

## 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.

- 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 – 9 (Week 32): 2.9× a normal week
- Jul 20 – 26 (Week 30): 2.8× a normal week
- Jun 29 – Jul 5 (Week 27): 2.6× a normal week
- Aug 10 – 16 (Week 33): 2.4× a normal week
- Jul 13 – 19 (Week 29): 2.2× a normal week

## Compare provinces and territories

| Province or territory | Statutory holidays in 2026 | Holidays others don't have |
|---|---|---|
| [Alberta](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/alberta/2026/) | 9 | None |
| [British Columbia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/british-columbia/2026/) | 11 | None |
| [Manitoba](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/manitoba/2026/) | 9 | None |
| [New Brunswick](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/new-brunswick/2026/) | 8 | None |
| [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/2026/) | 6 | None |
| [Northwest Territories](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/northwest-territories/2026/) | 11 | None |
| [Nova Scotia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nova-scotia/2026/) | 6 | None |
| [Nunavut](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nunavut/2026/) | 11 | Nunavut Day |
| [Ontario](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/ontario/2026/) | 9 | Boxing Day |
| [Prince Edward Island](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/prince-edward-island/2026/) | 8 | None |
| [Quebec](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/quebec/2026/) | 8 | National Holiday |
| [Saskatchewan](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/saskatchewan/2026/) | 10 | None |
| [Yukon](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/yukon/2026/) | 11 | Discovery Day |

## Frequently asked questions

Q: What are the stat holidays in Quebec in 2026?
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.


Q: Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday 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.


Q: Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Quebec?
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.


Q: Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Quebec?
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.


Q: How is stat holiday pay calculated in Quebec?
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.


Q: Who qualifies for stat holiday pay in Quebec?
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.


Q: What do employees get for working on a stat holiday in Quebec?
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).


Q: What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Quebec?
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.


## Sources

- CNESST – Statutory holidays in Quebec: https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/en/working-conditions/leave/statutory-holidays/statutory-holidays

Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.

CSV: https://vacationtracker.io/static/data/holiday-pages/canada/quebec-holidays-2026.csv