8 Statutory Holidays
Quebec Public Holidays
View Quebec public holidays 2026, all 8 statutory holidays including Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Good Friday or Easter Monday (employer's choice), and National Patriots' Day. Planning notes for Quebec workers and employers on CNT statutory dates.
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Quebec Public Holidays 2026
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Type | Quebec note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | - | |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Good Friday or Easter Monday | CNESST: employer's choice of Good Friday (Apr 3) or Easter Monday (Apr 6). Many employers observe both; the law requires only one. | |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | National Patriots' Day | Quebec's version of Victoria Day. Known as Journée nationale des patriotes. | |
| June 24, 2026 | Wednesday | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Quebec's national holiday. Only observed in Quebec. | |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day | - | |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day | - | |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving | - | |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | - |
Data from CNESST – Statutory holidays in Quebec, canada-holidays.ca – Quebec Last updated June 17, 2026
January
- New Year's Day Thursday
February
No holidays this month.
March
No holidays this month.
April
- Good Friday or Easter Monday Monday
May
- National Patriots' Day Monday
June
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Wednesday
July
- Canada Day Wednesday
August
No holidays this month.
September
- Labour Day Monday
October
- Thanksgiving Monday
November
No holidays this month.
December
- Christmas Day Friday
Local public holiday notes
Use these notes to understand what makes Quebec different from the national Canada overview. View Canada overview
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24 is Quebec's national holiday and is unique to the province. It celebrates Francophone culture and identity and is not observed anywhere else in Canada. For businesses operating across provinces, June 24 is a Quebec-only closure date worth flagging in cross-provincial planning.
Good Friday or Easter Monday
Under the Quebec Act respecting Labour Standards (Section 60), the Easter statutory holiday is Good Friday or Easter Monday, at the employer's option. Employers choose one of the two dates; the law does not require both. Many Quebec employers give both days as a matter of practice, but the statutory minimum is one. This differs from most other provinces, which specify Good Friday only.
National Patriots' Day
Quebec calls the Monday before May 25 National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) rather than Victoria Day. The date is the same as Victoria Day in 2026 — Monday May 18 — but the name and significance differ. This is a statutory holiday in Quebec under the Act respecting Labour Standards.
Understanding Quebec Holidays
CNT Statutory Holidays
Quebec public holidays 2026 are governed by the Act respecting Labour Standards (Loi sur les normes du travail), administered by the Commission des normes de l'équité (CNT). The CNT Quebec public holidays 2026 list contains 8 statutory holidays that qualifying Quebec employees are entitled to as paid days off. The Quebec public holidays 2026 schedule differs from the federal Canada list and from other provinces in several important ways that affect payroll and leave planning.
Unique Quebec Differences
Quebec public holidays 2026 differ from the rest of Canada in three key ways. First, the Quebec public holidays list gives employers a choice of Good Friday or Easter Monday (CNESST Section 60), rather than specifying Good Friday only as most provinces do. Second, Quebec public holidays 2026 add Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24), which is not observed in any other province. Third, Quebec calls the May holiday National Patriots' Day instead of Victoria Day. Quebec also does not observe Remembrance Day or Boxing Day as statutory holidays.
Planning Use
Use this Quebec public holidays 2026 list for CNT-compliant payroll planning, leave approvals, and business calendar scheduling. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24 and the Easter holiday (Good Friday or Easter Monday, at the employer's option) are the Quebec public holidays most likely to be missed when using a generic Canada template. For businesses spanning Quebec and other provinces, mark these Quebec public holidays 2026 dates separately for Quebec employees.
FAQ
How many Quebec public holidays are there in 2026?
There are 8 statutory holidays in Quebec in 2026 under the Act respecting Labour Standards: New Year's Day, Good Friday or Easter Monday (at the employer's option under CNESST Section 60), National Patriots' Day, Canada Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
What are the Quebec public holidays 2026 dates?
The 8 Quebec statutory holidays in 2026 are: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday (Apr 3) or Easter Monday (Apr 6) — one at the employer's option under CNESST Section 60, National Patriots' Day (May 18), Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Jun 24), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 7), Thanksgiving (Oct 12), and Christmas Day (Dec 25).
What is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in 2026?
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day falls on Wednesday June 24, 2026. It is Quebec's provincial national holiday, celebrating Francophone culture and identity. It is a statutory holiday in Quebec under the Act respecting Labour Standards and is not observed in any other Canadian province. June 24 does not create a long weekend in 2026 because it falls on a Wednesday.
Does Quebec observe Good Friday or Easter Monday in 2026?
Under Quebec's Act respecting Labour Standards (CNESST Section 60), the Easter statutory holiday is Good Friday or Easter Monday, at the employer's option. The law requires one of the two days — not both. Good Friday falls on April 3, 2026, and Easter Monday on April 6, 2026. Many Quebec employers give both days as a workplace practice, but only one is legally required. This differs from most other provinces, which specify Good Friday only.
What is National Patriots' Day in Quebec?
National Patriots' Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) is Quebec's name for the Monday before May 25, which falls on May 18 in 2026. The date is the same as Victoria Day in other provinces but the name and significance are different. It commemorates the Patriotes movement and Francophone heritage.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Quebec in 2026?
No. Remembrance Day on November 11 is not a statutory holiday in Quebec under provincial employment standards. Federal employees in Quebec observe it, but most Quebec workers covered by provincial labour standards are not entitled to it as a paid statutory holiday.
How do Quebec public holidays differ from Ontario in 2026?
Quebec has 8 statutory holidays versus Ontario's 9. Quebec adds Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Jun 24) and gives employers a choice of Good Friday or Easter Monday (CNESST Section 60), rather than specifying only Good Friday as most provinces do. Quebec does not observe Family Day, Remembrance Day, or Boxing Day as statutory holidays. Ontario includes Family Day (Feb 16) and Boxing Day, which Quebec does not.
Who does the Quebec public holidays 2026 list apply to?
The Quebec public holidays 2026 list applies to employees covered by the Act respecting Labour Standards (Loi sur les normes du travail), which covers most Quebec workers. Federally regulated employees in Quebec, such as those in banking and telecommunications, follow the federal statutory holiday schedule instead, which differs from the provincial Quebec public holidays 2026 CNT list.