Quebec Public Holidays 2016

10 statutory · 9 long weekends

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January

2016
Jan 1
Nationwide

New Year's Day

February

2016
No holidays this month

March

2016
Mar 25
Nationwide

Good Friday

April

2016
No holidays this month

May

2016
May 23
Nationwide

Victoria Day

June

2016
Jun 24
Regional

National Holiday

July

2016
Jul 1
Nationwide

Canada Day

August

2016
No holidays this month

September

2016

October

2016
Oct 10
Nationwide

Thanksgiving

November

2016
No holidays this month

December

2016
Dec 25
Nationwide

Christmas Day

Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about Quebec 2016

How many statutory holidays does Quebec have in 2016?
Quebec has 10 statutory holidays in 2016: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday (Mar 25), National Patriots' Day (May 23), Victoria Day (May 23), Fête nationale du Québec (Jun 24), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 5), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 10), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
What are the long weekends in Quebec in 2016?
8 long weekends: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Mar 25–27 (Good Friday); May 21–23 (National Patriots' Day / Victoria Day); Jun 24–26 (Fête nationale du Québec); Jul 1–3 (Canada Day); Sep 3–5 (Labour Day); Sep 30 – Oct 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 8–10 (Thanksgiving).
How can I turn 2016 holidays in Quebec into longer breaks?
Based on Quebec's 2016 statutory holidays: Take 4 days off (Mon Jun 27, Tue Jun 28, Wed Jun 29, Thu Jun 30) for 10 days in a row, Jun 24 – Jul 3 (Fête nationale du Québec + Canada Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in Quebec in 2016?
Christmas Day 2016 is Sun, Dec 25.

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