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UPDATED FOR 2026

Stat Holidays in Quebec (2026)

All 8 statutory holidays with exact dates — plus the "holidays" that surprisingly aren't statutory in Quebec.

Holiday2026 DateDay
New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026Thursday
Good Fridayor Easter Monday, at the employer's choiceApril 3, 2026Friday
National Patriots' DayMay 18, 2026Monday
Saint-Jean-Baptiste DayJune 24, 2026Wednesday
Canada DayJuly 1, 2026Wednesday
Labour DaySeptember 7, 2026Monday
ThanksgivingOctober 12, 2026Monday
Christmas DayDecember 25, 2026Friday

Commonly Assumed — but NOT Statutory in Quebec

  • Boxing Day (December 26, 2026)not statutory
  • Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026)not statutory in Quebec
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30, 2026)federal employees only

How Holiday Pay Works in Quebec

Holiday indemnity = 1/20 of wages earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday week. Employers choose either Good Friday or Easter Monday.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quebec has 8 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day, Good Friday, National Patriots' Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. Commonly assumed but NOT statutory: Boxing Day, Remembrance Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The next statutory holiday in Quebec is Labour Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Holiday indemnity = 1/20 of wages earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday week. Employers choose either Good Friday or Easter Monday.

No — the first Monday of August (August 3, 2026) is not a statutory holiday in Quebec.

General information verified July 2026, not legal advice — eligibility rules and exceptions apply (retail, hospitality, and federally regulated sectors differ). Confirm with Quebec's employment standards office.