Quebec Public Holidays 2008

10 statutory · 5 long weekends

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January

2008
Jan 1
Nationwide

New Year's Day

February

2008
No holidays this month

March

2008
Mar 21
Nationwide

Good Friday

April

2008
No holidays this month

May

2008
May 19
Nationwide

Victoria Day

June

2008
Jun 24
Regional

National Holiday

July

2008
Jul 1
Nationwide

Canada Day

August

2008
No holidays this month

September

2008

October

2008
Oct 13
Nationwide

Thanksgiving

November

2008
No holidays this month

December

2008
Dec 25
Nationwide

Christmas Day

Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about Quebec 2008

How many statutory holidays does Quebec have in 2008?
Quebec has 10 statutory holidays in 2008: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday (Mar 21), National Patriots' Day (May 19), Victoria Day (May 19), Fête nationale du Québec (Jun 24), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 1), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 13), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
What are the long weekends in Quebec in 2008?
4 long weekends: Mar 21–23 (Good Friday); May 17–19 (National Patriots' Day / Victoria Day); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving).
How can I turn 2008 holidays in Quebec into longer breaks?
Based on Quebec's 2008 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 23) for 4 days in a row, Jun 21–24 (Fête nationale du Québec); Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 30) for 4 days in a row, Jun 28 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Sep 29) for 4 days in a row, Sep 27–30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in Quebec in 2008?
Christmas Day 2008 is Thu, Dec 25.

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