Quebec stat holidays: all you need to know for 2026 and 2027
Quick summary
Quebec has 8 paid stat holidays. Remembrance Day (November 11) is not on the paid list there. Dates below are worked out from the government's own rules. For how holiday pay works across Canada, readour stat holiday guide.
Checked November 3, 2026. Main source: CNESST: Statutory holidays. See all 1 source.
Is today a stat holiday in Quebec?
Next paid stat holiday: Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 (42 days away).
Based on your device's date. Many businesses set their own hours, so call ahead.
Quebec stat holidays in 2026
8 paid holidays. 5 fall on a Monday or Friday, which gives a long weekend.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Good Friday or Easter Monday (the employer chooses) | Friday, April 3 |
| National Patriots' Day (Monday before May 25) | Monday, May 18 |
| Quebec National Holiday (June 24) | Wednesday, June 24 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 12 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
The employer picks Good Friday or Easter Monday. Canada Day moves to July 2 when July 1 is a Sunday.
Quebec stat holidays month by month, 2026
January
- New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
February
No paid stat holiday.
March
No paid stat holiday.
April
- Good Friday or Easter Monday (the employer chooses)
Friday, April 3
May
- National Patriots' Day (Monday before May 25)
Monday, May 18
June
- Quebec National Holiday (June 24)
Wednesday, June 24
July
- Canada Day
Wednesday, July 1
August
No paid stat holiday.
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 7
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 12
November
No paid stat holiday.
December
- Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Quebec stat holidays in 2027
5 long weekends in 2027.
January
- New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
February
No paid stat holiday.
March
- Good Friday or Easter Monday (the employer chooses)
Friday, March 26
April
No paid stat holiday.
May
- National Patriots' Day (Monday before May 25)
Monday, May 24
June
- Quebec National Holiday (June 24)
Thursday, June 24
July
- Canada Day
Thursday, July 1
August
No paid stat holiday.
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 6
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 11
November
No paid stat holiday.
December
- Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, on a weekend
Holiday pay rules in Quebec
If you are off: One twentieth of the wages earned in the 4 complete weeks of pay before the week of the holiday.
If you work: You are paid for the day worked. Your employer then pays the indemnity or gives a paid day off within 3 weeks before or after.
Who qualifies: Full time, part time, casual and on call workers can qualify. For most holidays you must not miss the workday before or after without a valid reason. June 24 only needs you to be employed that day.
What is open and closed on a stat holiday in Quebec
Is Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026) a paid holiday in Quebec?
No. It is not on the paid holiday list here, though banks and federal offices generally close, and some employers give the day.
| Place | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Banks | Banks are federally regulated, so they generally follow the federal holiday list, which includes Remembrance Day and Boxing Day. Branch hours can differ, so check yours. |
| Quebec government offices | Generally closed on the 8 paid holidays in the table above. |
| Schools and child care | Calendars are set by each school board or centre, so check yours. |
| Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants | Set by each business. Many open with shorter hours, some close. Check the store's own page or call. |
| Malls and big retailers | Set by each mall and each store. Hours often change around Christmas and New Year. |
| Hospitals and emergency care | Emergency departments stay open every day. Clinics and walk-in hours often change. |
| Mail and courier | Check Canada Post and your courier for their holiday schedule. |
| Public transit | Many systems run a Sunday or holiday schedule. Check your local transit agency. |
These are general patterns, not rules. Opening hours are set by each business. Some provinces have their own rules on retail hours, so check the provincial labour page linked in the sources.
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Questions people ask
How many stat holidays does Quebec have?
Quebec has 8 paid stat holidays, according to the government pages in the sources.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Quebec?
It is not on the paid list in Quebec. Check the note on this page and ask your employer.
What is the next stat holiday in Quebec?
The list for 2026 starts at the top of this page, and the card at the top shows the next one based on today's date.
Are stores open on stat holidays in Quebec?
It depends on the business. Banks and government offices generally close. Many shops open with shorter hours. Check the store before you go.