Statutory Holidays in Quebec (QC)
In Quebec National Day, or St. John the Baptist Day is celebrated on June 24.
National Patriots' Day coincides with Victoria Day while Midsummer concides with Quebec National Day.
Either Good Friday or Easter Monday must be given by employers as a statutory holiday, however most give both days off.
Remembrance Day and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays in Quebec, nor is there a Civic Holiday in August.
The Construction Holiday takes place during the later half of July for the construction industry. Many Quebec'ers tend to arrange their vacations around this date as well.
Following are the national and provincial holidays for the province of Quebec.
| Quebec Holidays | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Fri Jan 1, 2010 | Sat Jan 1, 2011 | Sun January 1, 2012 |
| Good Friday * Friday Before Easter Sunday |
Fri April 2, 2010 | Fri Apr 22, 2011 | Fri April 6, 2012 |
| Easter Monday * Monday after Good Friday |
Mon April 5, 2010 | Mon Apr 25, 2011 | Mon April 9, 2012 |
| National Holiday of Quebec / Fête nationale du Québec Monday Before May 25 |
Thurs June 24, 2010 | Fri June 24, 2011 | Sun June 24, 2012 |
| National Patriots' Day / Journée nationale des patriotes Monday Before May 25 |
Mon May 24, 2010 | Mon May 23, 2011 | Mon May 21, 2012 |
| Canada Day July 1 or 2nd If Falls on Sunday |
Thurs July 1, 2010 | Fri July 1, 2011 | Mon July 2, 2012 |
Construction Holiday / |
Last 2 weeks of July | Last 2 weeks of July | Last 2 weeks of July |
| Labour Day First Monday of September |
Mon Sept 6, 2010 | Mon Sept 5, 2011 | Mon September 3, 2012 |
| Thanksgiving L'Action de grâce Second Monday of October |
Mon Oct 11, 2010 | Mon Oct 10, 2011 | Mon October 8, 2012 |
| Remembrance Day * | Thurs Nov 11, 2010 |
Fri Nov 11, 2011 |
Sun November 11, 2012 |
| Christmas Day |
Sat Dec 25, 2010 |
Sun Dec 25, 2011 |
Tuesday December 25, 2012 |
| Boxing Day * December 26 |
Sun Dec 26, 2010 | Mon Dec 26, 2011 | Wednesday December 26, 2012 |
