Quebec Long Weekends 2023
8 long weekends in Quebec for 2023. 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
4 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2023
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 – Jan 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Day |
| Apr 7–10 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| May 20–22 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Patriots' Day |
| Jun 24–26 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day |
| Sep 2–4 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Sep 30 – Oct 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Oct 7–9 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 23–25 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Christmas Day |
Bridge days: turn 2023 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 Apr 3, Tue Apr 4, Wed Apr 5, Thu Apr 6 | Apr 1–10 | 10days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| 4 days Tue Apr 11, Wed Apr 12, Thu Apr 13, Fri Apr 14 | Apr 7–16 | 10days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| 4 days Tue Oct 3, Wed Oct 4, Thu Oct 5, Fri Oct 6 | Sep 30 – Oct 9 | 10days | National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThanksgiving Day |
| 4 days Tue Dec 26, Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29 | Dec 23 – Jan 1 | 10days | Christmas DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Quebec in 2023?
- 8 in total: Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day); Apr 7–10 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 20–22 (National Patriots' Day); Jun 24–26 (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Sep 30 – Oct 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).
- How can I turn 2023 holidays in Quebec into longer breaks?
- Based on Quebec's 2023 statutory holidays: Take 4 days off (Mon Apr 3, Tue Apr 4, Wed Apr 5, Thu Apr 6) for 10 days in a row, Apr 1–10 (Good Friday + Easter Monday); Take 4 days off (Tue Apr 11, Wed Apr 12, Thu Apr 13, Fri Apr 14) for 10 days in a row, Apr 7–16 (Good Friday + Easter Monday); Take 4 days off (Tue Oct 3, Wed Oct 4, Thu Oct 5, Fri Oct 6) for 10 days in a row, Sep 30 – Oct 9 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation + Thanksgiving Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Other years:
Source: Quebec Labour Standards - Statutory Holidays · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →