These are the public holidays in Quebec, Canada.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) |
| (varies) | Good Friday (Vendredi saint) |
| (varies) | Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques) |
| Monday preceding May 25 | National Patriots Day (Journée nationale des Patriotes, formerly Fête de Dollard or Fête de la Reine) |
| June 24 | Québec National Holiday (Fête nationale du Québec, formerly Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste) |
| July 1 | Canada Day (Fête du Canada) |
| First Monday in September | Labour Day (Fête du Travail) |
| Second Monday in October | Thanksgiving (Fête de l'Action de grâce) |
| December 25 | Christmas (Noël) |
January 2 is also a holiday for many Quebecers; it is a compulsory holiday for some industries.
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