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Quebec Statutory Holidays 2027 (Jours fériés)
Quebec’s eight statutory holidays in 2027, how they differ from the rest of Canada, and the Fête nationale rules.
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- Checked October 17, 2026
Quebec holidays 20278 statutory holidays
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| Holiday | 2027 date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day (Jour de l’An) | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| Good Friday or Easter Monday (March 29), at the employer’s choice | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| National Patriots’ Day (Journée nationale des patriotes) | Monday, May 24, 2027 |
| Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) | Thursday, June 24, 2027 |
| Canada Day | Thursday, July 1, 2027 |
| Labour Day (Fête du travail) | Monday, September 6, 2027 |
| Thanksgiving (Action de grâce) | Monday, October 11, 2027 |
| Christmas Day (Noël) | Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
From Quebec’s labour standards (CNESST)Federal workplaces in Quebec follow the Canada Labour Code
Key facts
- Quebec has 8 statutory holidays in 2027.
- The Fête nationale (June 24) and National Patriots’ Day (May 24) are Quebec-only.
- Employers give Good Friday or Easter Monday, not both.
- Boxing Day, Remembrance Day and Family Day are not statutory holidays in Quebec.
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How are Quebec’s holidays different from the rest of Canada?
Quebec observes National Patriots’ Day instead of Victoria Day, has its own Fête nationale on June 24, and does not have Family Day, Boxing Day, Remembrance Day or the August civic holiday as statutory holidays.
Compare every province on the 2027 statutory holidays page.
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What are the rules for the Fête nationale?
June 24 is a holiday for almost every employee in Quebec, with its own law. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday.
If it falls on a weekend
When June 24 is a Sunday, the holiday moves to June 25. That does not happen in 2027.
Sources
This list follows Quebec’s Act respecting labour standards. Federally regulated workplaces follow the Canada Labour Code.
Questions
Quebec holidays FAQ
How many statutory holidays does Quebec have in 2027?
Eight: New Year’s Day, Good Friday or Easter Monday, National Patriots’ Day, the Fête nationale, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Is Boxing Day a holiday in Quebec?
No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday under Quebec’s labour standards.
Who chooses between Good Friday and Easter Monday?
The employer decides which of the two days employees get off.
Is September 30 a holiday in Quebec?
Not for most workers. Federally regulated workplaces in Quebec, such as banks and airlines, do observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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