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School holidays · Canada

Quebec ·

5 school breaks in Quebec during 2026. Longest is 71 days (Summer Break).

School breaks

5

Total off-days

104

Longest break

71 d

Next break

In 17 days

Next school break

Summer Break

Jun 22 – Aug 31 · 71 days

17

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All 2026 school breaks

5 total
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Dec22

Winter Break

Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days

12d
Mar2

Spring Break

Mar 2 – 6 · 5 days

5d
Mar3

No classes day

Mar 3 – 6 · 4 days

4d
Jun22

Summer Break

Jun 22 – Aug 31 · 71 days

71d
Dec21

Winter Break

Dec 21 – Jan 1 · 12 days

12d

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Public holidays in 2026

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Apr3

Good Friday

May18

National Patriots' Day

Jun24

Saint‑Jean‑Baptiste Day

Jul1

Canada Day

Sep7

Labour Day

Oct12

Thanksgiving Day

Dec25

Christmas Day

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Important school holiday information · Canada

General information

  • Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Quebec 2026?
Quebec schools have 5 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Quebec have in 2026?
Quebec schools observe 5 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the winter school break in Quebec 2026?
The winter school break in Quebec runs December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
When is the spring school break in Quebec 2026?
The spring school break in Quebec runs March 2, 2026 – March 6, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Quebec 2026?
The summer school break in Quebec runs June 22, 2026 – August 31, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Quebec. See the source link below for the official publication.

School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.