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Is Family Day a stat holiday in Quebec?

The short answer
Not a stat holiday

No. Family Day isn't a statutory holiday in Quebec.

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Dates

2026Monday, February 16, 2026
2027Monday, February 15, 2027

What this means

Quebec's employment standards don't require a day off or holiday pay for it. Some employers give it anyway; check your contract or collective agreement.

Federally regulated workers

Family Day isn't one of the 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, so federally regulated employers such as banks and Canada Post don't have to give it.

Store closing rules

2027No closing law

It isn't a retail closing day in Quebec, so stores may open and set their own hours.

What's open on Family Day 2027

Tip: This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Some industries and collective agreements have special rules; if in doubt, check the official source or your province's employment standards office.

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Questions

Is Family Day a stat holiday in Quebec?

No. Family Day isn't a statutory holiday in Quebec.

When is Family Day in 2026 and 2027?

Monday, February 16, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, February 15, 2027 in 2027.

Other holidays in Quebec

New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Statutory holidayGood FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Employer's choiceEaster MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Employer's choiceNational Patriots' DayMonday, May 24, 2027Statutory holidaySaint-Jean-Baptiste Day (Fête nationale)Thursday, June 24, 2027Statutory holidayCanada DayThursday, July 1, 2027Statutory holidayCivic HolidayMonday, August 2, 2027Not a stat holidayLabour DayMonday, September 6, 2027Statutory holidayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationThursday, September 30, 2027Not a stat holidayThanksgivingMonday, October 11, 2027Statutory holidayRemembrance DayThursday, November 11, 2027Not a stat holidayChristmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027Statutory holidayBoxing DaySunday, December 26, 2027Not a stat holiday

All statutory holidays in Quebec