Quebec Long Weekends 2012

4 long weekends in Quebec for 2012. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.

At a glance
4
long weekends
4 from statutory holidays
2 bridge-day deals

Long weekends in 2012

DatesLengthHoliday
Apr 6–8Fri–Sun3daysGood Friday
May 19–21Sat–Mon3daysNational Patriots' DayVictoria Day
Sep 1–3Sat–Mon3daysLabour Day
Oct 6–8Sat–Mon3daysThanksgiving

Bridge days: turn 2012 holidays into longer breaks

Assumes a Monday–Friday job and statutory holidays only: take the workdays sandwiched between a holiday and a weekend off and the breaks join up. Your employer's schedule decides.

Take offBreakLengthHoliday
1 day
Mon Dec 24
Dec 22–254daysChristmas Day
1 day
Mon Dec 31
Dec 29 – Jan 14daysNew Year's Day

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the long weekends in Quebec in 2012?
4 in total: Apr 6–8 (Good Friday); May 19–21 (National Patriots' Day / Victoria Day); Sep 1–3 (Labour Day); Oct 6–8 (Thanksgiving).
How can I turn 2012 holidays in Quebec into longer breaks?
Based on Quebec's 2012 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 4 days in a row, Dec 22–25 (Christmas Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

Other years: