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Check public holidays and school term dates in Quebec (QC), Canada. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.

Today in Quebec is Friday, March 20, 2026.

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Public holidays in Quebec (QC) 2026

These are the main public holidays observed across Quebec in 2026.

HolidayDateNotes

New Year's DayThursday, January 1-

Good Friday or Easter Monday3 April or 6 AprilThe employer chooses either Good Friday or Easter Monday as the paid holiday. Source

National Patriots' DayMonday, May 18-

Saint-Jean-Baptiste DayWednesday, June 24-

Canada DayWednesday, July 1-

Labour DayMonday, September 7-

Thanksgiving DayMonday, October 12-

Christmas DayFriday, December 25-

School term dates in Quebec 2026

These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Quebec in 2026.

PeriodStartEndNotes

School calendarVaries by service centre or school boardVaries by service centre or school boardQuebec school calendars are published by each centre de services scolaire or school board. Source

Winter breakVaries locallyVaries locallyUse the Quebec school finder to reach the correct school service centre calendar. Source

Spring breakVaries locallyVaries locallyUse the Quebec school finder to reach the correct school service centre calendar. Source

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