Quebec Statutory Holidays 2027
If you work in Quebec, you are entitled to 8 paid statutory holidays in 2027. National Patriots’ Day replaces Victoria Day in May, and June 24 is the Fête nationale. Employers may give Easter Monday instead of Good Friday. This page lists each 2027 holiday, explains who qualifies for holiday pay, and covers what happens if you work on a holiday or it falls on a weekend.
Quebec Statutory Holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Good Friday | Statutory (paid) holiday. In Quebec, employers may give Easter Monday instead. | |
| Easter Monday | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday. Federal public service day off; not a paid stat in most provinces. | |
| National Patriots' Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Canada Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Labour Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Thanksgiving Day | Statutory (paid) holiday | |
| Remembrance Day | Observed, not a paid statutory holiday | |
| Christmas Day | Statutory (paid) holiday |
Who Qualifies for Stat Holiday Pay in Quebec?
Most employees in Quebec qualify, including many part-time workers. Eligibility rules usually look at how long you have worked for your employer and whether you worked your last scheduled shift before and first scheduled shift after the holiday. Some industries and job types have special rules or exemptions.
Working on a Statutory Holiday
If you work on a statutory holiday, you are usually entitled to premium pay for the hours worked, commonly 1.5 times your regular rate, plus your holiday pay. Depending on the rules and your employer, you may receive regular pay plus a substitute day off instead.
Christmas Day 2027 Falls on a Weekend
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2027. When a statutory holiday falls on a regular day off, employees are generally entitled to a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay. Check the exact rule with Quebec’s employment standards office.
Federally Regulated Employees in Quebec
If you work for a federally regulated employer, such as a bank, airline, railway, telecom or the federal government, the Canada Labour Code applies instead of Quebec’s rules. Federal employees get 10 general holidays, including the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day.
Quebec Stat 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.
Statutory 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 change from time to time. For your exact entitlement, contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office.
