Quebec Long Weekends 2025
5 long weekends in Quebec for 2025, 1 of them from commonly observed but optional days. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
5
long weekends
4 from statutory holidays
1 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
7 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2025
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18–21 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| May 17–19 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Patriots' Day |
| Aug 30 – Sep 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 11–13 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Day |
| Dec 26–28 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Boxing Dayoptional |
Bridge days: turn 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3 | Jan 1–5 | 5days | New Year's Day |
| 4 days Mon Apr 14, Tue Apr 15, Wed Apr 16, Thu Apr 17 | Apr 12–21 | 10days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| 4 days Tue Apr 22, Wed Apr 23, Thu Apr 24, Fri Apr 25 | Apr 18–27 | 10days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| 1 day Mon Jun 23 | Jun 21–24 | 4days | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day |
| 1 day Mon Jun 30 | Jun 28 – Jul 1 | 4days | Canada Day |
| 1 day Mon Sep 29 | Sep 27–30 | 4days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 1 day Fri Dec 26 | Dec 25–28 | 4days | Christmas Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Quebec in 2025?
- 5 in total: Apr 18–21 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 17–19 (National Patriots' Day); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 26–28 (Boxing Day). 1 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- How can I turn 2025 holidays in Quebec into longer breaks?
- Based on Quebec's 2025 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 23) for 4 days in a row, Jun 21–24 (Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day); 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.
Other years: 2026
Source: Quebec Labour Standards - Statutory Holidays · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →