Best days to take off in Quebec, Canada in 2026

Public holidays in Quebec, Canada in 2026

Long weekends in Quebec, Canada in 2026

• Fri 3 Apr to Sun 5 Apr, 3 days: Good Friday
• Sat 16 May to Mon 18 May, 3 days: National Patriots' Day
• Sat 5 Sep to Mon 7 Sep, 3 days: Labour Day
• Sat 10 Oct to Mon 12 Oct, 3 days: Thanksgiving
• Fri 25 Dec to Sun 27 Dec, 3 days: Christmas Day

Best bridge days to book in 2026

A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.

1. Book Fri 2 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan, around New Year's Day.
2. Book Thu 2 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 2 Apr to Sun 5 Apr, around Good Friday.
3. Book Fri 15 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 15 May to Mon 18 May, around National Patriots' Day.
4. Book Mon 22 Jun and Tue 23 Jun (2 days) for 5 days off, Sat 20 Jun to Wed 24 Jun, around National Holiday.
5. Book Mon 29 Jun and Tue 30 Jun (2 days) for 5 days off, Sat 27 Jun to Wed 1 Jul, around Canada Day.
6. Book Fri 4 Sep (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 4 Sep to Mon 7 Sep, around Labour Day.
7. Book Fri 9 Oct (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 9 Oct to Mon 12 Oct, around Thanksgiving.
8. Book Thu 24 Dec (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 24 Dec to Sun 27 Dec, around Christmas Day.

How many days off can you get in 2026?

A plan for 20 days of leave in 2026

20 days of leave become 48 days off, in 8 breaks of at least five days.

1. Thu 1 Jan to Mon 5 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 2 Jan, Mon 5 Jan)
2. Sat 28 Mar to Sun 5 Apr: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 30 Mar, Tue 31 Mar, Wed 1 Apr, Thu 2 Apr)
3. Thu 14 May to Mon 18 May: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 14 May, Fri 15 May)
4. Sat 20 Jun to Wed 24 Jun: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 22 Jun, Tue 23 Jun)
5. Sat 27 Jun to Wed 1 Jul: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 29 Jun, Tue 30 Jun)
6. Thu 3 Sep to Mon 7 Sep: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 3 Sep, Fri 4 Sep)
7. Thu 8 Oct to Mon 12 Oct: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 8 Oct, Fri 9 Oct)
8. Sat 19 Dec to Sun 27 Dec: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 21 Dec, Tue 22 Dec, Wed 23 Dec, Thu 24 Dec)

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Questions about 2026 in Quebec

How many public holidays does Quebec, Canada have in 2026?

Quebec, Canada has 8 public holidays in 2026.

When are the long weekends in Quebec, Canada in 2026?

Without booking any leave: Fri 3 Apr to Sun 5 Apr (Good Friday), Sat 16 May to Mon 18 May (National Patriots' Day), Sat 5 Sep to Mon 7 Sep (Labour Day), Sat 10 Oct to Mon 12 Oct (Thanksgiving) and Fri 25 Dec to Sun 27 Dec (Christmas Day).

What are the best days to take off in Quebec, Canada in 2026?

Book Fri 2 Jan to get 4 days off, from Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 48 days off across 8 breaks.