Quebec Public Holidays 2027
Quebec has 8 statutory holidays in 2027, beginning with New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1 and ending with Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25. National Patriots’ Day replaces Victoria Day in May, and June 24 is the Fête nationale. Employers may give Easter Monday instead of Good Friday.
Below you’ll find every 2027 holiday date for Quebec, which days are paid statutory holidays, the long weekends for the year, and answers to common questions.
Quebec Holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 3-day weekend: Jan 1 – Jan 3 | |
| Good Friday | 3-day weekend: Mar 26 – Mar 28 | |
| Easter Monday | 3-day weekend: Mar 27 – Mar 29 | |
| National Patriots' Day | 3-day weekend: May 22 – May 24 | |
| Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Take Fri Jun 25 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| Canada Day | Take Fri Jul 2 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| Labour Day | 3-day weekend: Sep 4 – Sep 6 | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 3-day weekend: Oct 9 – Oct 11 | |
| Remembrance Day | Take Fri Nov 12 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| Christmas Day | Falls on a weekend – substitute day rules apply |
Long Weekends in Quebec in 2027
Most holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, giving you a three-day weekend. In 2027, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Thursday, June 24), Canada Day (Thursday, July 1) and Remembrance Day (Thursday, November 11) fall midweek, so taking one extra day off turns each into a four-day break.
- New Year's Day – Friday, January 1. 3-day weekend: Jan 1 – Jan 3
- Good Friday – Friday, March 26. 3-day weekend: Mar 26 – Mar 28
- Easter Monday – Monday, March 29. 3-day weekend: Mar 27 – Mar 29
- National Patriots' Day – Monday, May 24. 3-day weekend: May 22 – May 24
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day – Thursday, June 24. Take Fri Jun 25 off for a 4-day weekend
- Canada Day – Thursday, July 1. Take Fri Jul 2 off for a 4-day weekend
- Labour Day – Monday, September 6. 3-day weekend: Sep 4 – Sep 6
- Thanksgiving Day – Monday, October 11. 3-day weekend: Oct 9 – Oct 11
- Remembrance Day – Thursday, November 11. Take Fri Nov 12 off for a 4-day weekend
Christmas 2027 Falls on a Weekend
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2027. When a statutory holiday falls on a regular day off, employees in Quebec are generally entitled to a substitute day off or holiday pay. The exact rule depends on your employment situation, so check with Quebec’s employment standards office.
Quebec Holiday FAQs
How many statutory holidays are there in Quebec in 2027?
Quebec has 8 statutory (paid) holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Good Friday, National Patriots' Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Is New Year's Day a statutory holiday in Quebec?
Yes. New Year's Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. More about New Year's Day.
Is Family Day a statutory holiday in Quebec?
No. Family Day is not a statutory holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. More about Family Day.
Is Good Friday a statutory holiday in Quebec?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory (paid) holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. In Quebec, employers may give Easter Monday instead. More about Good Friday.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Quebec?
No. Easter Monday is observed in Quebec, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29, 2027. Federal public service day off; not a paid stat in most provinces. More about Easter Monday.
Is National Patriots' Day a statutory holiday in Quebec?
Yes. National Patriots' Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24, 2027. More about National Patriots' Day.
Is Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day a statutory holiday in Quebec?
Yes. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, June 24, 2027. More about Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
Is Canada Day a statutory holiday in Quebec?
Yes. Canada Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, July 1, 2027. More about Canada Day.
Is Civic Holiday a statutory holiday in Quebec?
No. Civic Holiday is not a statutory holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Monday, August 2, 2027. More about Civic Holiday.
Is Labour Day a statutory holiday in Quebec?
Yes. Labour Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. More about Labour Day.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Quebec?
No. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not a statutory holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027. More about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Is Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday in Quebec?
Yes. Thanksgiving Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Monday, October 11, 2027. More about Thanksgiving Day.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Quebec?
No. Remembrance Day is observed in Quebec, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027. More about Remembrance Day.
Is Christmas Day a statutory holiday in Quebec?
Yes. Christmas Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday in 2027, a substitute day off or holiday pay usually applies; the exact rules depend on the province. More about Christmas Day.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in Quebec?
No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in Quebec. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, December 26, 2027. More about Boxing Day.
Public Holidays 2027 in Other Provinces
- All of Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules can change; confirm with Quebec’s employment standards office.
