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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DateHoliday
Thursday, January 1, 2026New Year's Day
Friday, April 3, 2026Good Friday
Monday, April 6, 2026Easter Monday
Monday, May 18, 2026National Patriots' Day
Wednesday, June 24, 2026Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Fête nationale)
Wednesday, July 1, 2026Canada Day
Monday, September 7, 2026Labour Day · next up
Monday, October 12, 2026Thanksgiving
Friday, December 25, 2026Christmas 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.