Stat Holiday Pay Calculator — Quebec (2026)
In Quebec, statutory holiday pay is total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20 (lookback: 4 complete weeks of pay before the week of the holiday (overtime excluded)). If you work on the holiday, you also earn 1.5× your rate for hours worked, on top of the stat pay.
🇫🇷 Version française : Calculateur de jour férié (Québec)
How stat pay works in Quebec
Quebec formula: total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20.
Eligibility: You must not be absent without authorization or valid cause on the working day before or after the holiday.
Quebec employers choose EITHER Good Friday OR Easter Monday (both are listed here; only one applies at your workplace). Commission employees: the indemnity is 1/60 of wages in the 12 weeks before the holiday.
Statutory holidays in Quebec — 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| April 3, 2026 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| May 18, 2026 (Monday) | National Patriots' Day |
| June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Fête nationale) |
| July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) | Canada Day |
| September 7, 2026 (Monday) | Labour Day |
| October 12, 2026 (Monday) | Thanksgiving |
| December 25, 2026 (Friday) | Christmas Day |
Full list with calendar download: Quebec stat holidays 2026 →
Frequently asked questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in Quebec?
The formula is total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20, using the 4 complete weeks of pay before the week of the holiday (overtime excluded). If you work on the holiday, you also earn 1.5× your rate for hours worked.
Who is eligible for stat holiday pay in Quebec?
You must not be absent without authorization or valid cause on the working day before or after the holiday.
How many stat holidays does Quebec have in 2026?
9 paid holidays. Quebec employers choose EITHER Good Friday OR Easter Monday (both are listed here; only one applies at your workplace). Commission employees: the indemnity is 1/60 of wages in the 12 weeks before the holiday.
What if the holiday falls on my day off in Quebec?
You generally still receive statutory holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay, provided you meet the eligibility rules.
Quebec calculators: Vacation pay · Overtime · Salary to hourly · Vacation days
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: CNESST — Statutory holidays.