Quebec Long Weekends 2016
8 long weekends in Quebec for 2016. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
8
long weekends
8 from statutory holidays
1 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2016
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1–3 | Fri–Sun | 3days | New Year's Day |
| Mar 25–27 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 21–23 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Patriots' DayVictoria Day |
| Jun 24–26 | Fri–Sun | 3days | National Holiday |
| Jul 1–3 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Canada Day |
| Sep 3–5 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Sep 30 – Oct 2 | Fri–Sun | 3days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Oct 8–10 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving |
Bridge days: turn 2016 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 off | Break | Length | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days Mon Jun 27, Tue Jun 28, Wed Jun 29, Thu Jun 30 | Jun 24 – Jul 3 | 10days | National HolidayCanada Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Quebec in 2016?
- 8 in total: 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.
Other years: