Statutory Holidays 2026 in Quebec: Complete List
Quebec has 9 paid statutory holidays in 2026. The next statutory holiday in Quebec is Labour Day (Monday, September 7, 2026).
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| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Monday, May 18, 2026 | National Patriots' Day |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Fête nationale) |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Canada Day |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labour Day · next up |
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Thanksgiving |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Pay rules in Quebec
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.
Not working: stat pay is total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20. Working: 1.5× your rate on top of stat pay. Calculate your exact amount →
Frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays does Quebec have in 2026?
9 paid statutory 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 is the next stat holiday in Quebec?
The next statutory holiday in Quebec is Labour Day (Monday, September 7, 2026).
How is holiday pay calculated in Quebec?
Stat pay is total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20; working the holiday adds 1.5× your rate. Use our Quebec stat pay calculator for the exact amount.
✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: CNESST — Statutory holidays.