Quebec Long Weekends 2026
5 long weekends in Quebec for 2026. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
5
long weekends
5 from statutory holidays
10 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2026
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3–6 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| May 16–18 | Sat–Mon | 3days | National Patriots' Day |
| Sep 5–7 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 10–12 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Daynext |
| Dec 25–28 | Fri–Mon | 4days | Christmas DayBoxing Dayoptional |
Bridge days: turn 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day Fri Jan 2 | Jan 1–4 | 4days | New Year's Day |
| 4 days Mon Mar 30, Tue Mar 31, Wed Apr 1, Thu Apr 2 | Mar 28 – Apr 6 | 10days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| 4 days Tue Apr 7, Wed Apr 8, Thu Apr 9, Fri Apr 10 | Apr 3–12 | 10days | Good FridayEaster Monday |
| 2 days Mon Jun 22, Tue Jun 23 | Jun 20–24 | 5days | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day |
| 2 days Thu Jun 25, Fri Jun 26 | Jun 24–28 | 5days | Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day |
| 2 days Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30 | Jun 27 – Jul 1 | 5days | Canada Day |
| 2 days Thu Jul 2, Fri Jul 3 | Jul 1–5 | 5days | Canada Day |
| 2 days Mon Sep 28, Tue Sep 29 | Sep 26–30 | 5days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 2 days Thu Oct 1, Fri Oct 2 | Sep 30 – Oct 4 | 5days | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 4 days Mon Dec 28, Tue Dec 29, Wed Dec 30, Thu Dec 31 | Dec 25 – Jan 3 | 10days | Christmas DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Quebec in 2026?
- 5 in total: Apr 3–6 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 16–18 (National Patriots' Day); Sep 5–7 (Labour Day); Oct 10–12 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day / Boxing Day).
- How can I turn 2026 holidays in Quebec into longer breaks?
- Based on Quebec's 2026 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (New Year's Day); Take 4 days off (Mon Mar 30, Tue Mar 31, Wed Apr 1, Thu Apr 2) for 10 days in a row, Mar 28 – Apr 6 (Good Friday + Easter Monday); Take 4 days off (Tue Apr 7, Wed Apr 8, Thu Apr 9, Fri Apr 10) for 10 days in a row, Apr 3–12 (Good Friday + Easter Monday). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Source: Quebec Labour Standards - Statutory Holidays · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →