Three kinds of dates change a Québec delivery plan: public holidays, construction holiday weeks and retail peaks. This calendar lists them for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027, with weekdays, and says what each one means for orders, cutoffs and capacity. Dates last checked on October 28, 2026.
The short version
- Québec has eight statutory holidays. Several fall on a Monday in 2027, and Christmas Day falls on a Saturday.
- The construction industry's summer vacation in 2027 runs July 25 to August 7, and its winter vacation starts December 19.
- Black Friday in 2027 is November 26 and Cyber Monday is November 29. In 2026 they are November 27 and November 30.
- Plan cutoffs and capacity before each date, not after. Tell customers the last order date for each holiday.
- Confirm any date that matters to you with the official source. Rules and observed dates can change.
What is left of 2026?
| Date | What | What to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Remembrance Day in the construction industry's holiday list | Fewer deliveries accepted at construction sites |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Black Friday | Volume spike. Confirm capacity and cutoffs in advance |
| Mon, Nov 30 | Cyber Monday | A second spike, often with the same delivery windows |
| Dec 20 – Jan 2 | Construction industry winter vacation | Job sites closed. Trade and parts deliveries pause |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day (statutory holiday) | No regular service. Set a last-order date well before |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Returns and exchange volume starts to build |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day (statutory holiday) | No regular service |
Peak season planning and winter delivery cover the weeks around these dates in more detail.
Which public holidays fall in 2027?
The CNESST lists eight statutory holidays in Québec. Here is where each falls in 2027.
| Holiday | 2027 date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Friday |
| Good Friday or Easter Monday (employer's option) | March 26 or March 29 | Friday or Monday |
| National Patriots' Day (Monday before May 25) | May 24 | Monday |
| Fête nationale du Québec | June 24 | Thursday |
| Canada Day | July 1 | Thursday |
| Labour Day (first Monday of September) | September 6 | Monday |
| Thanksgiving (second Monday of October) | October 11 | Monday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Saturday |
Two points to note. First, Good Friday or Easter Monday is the employer's choice, so your courier, your suppliers and your customers' offices may not all pick the same day. Second, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2027, so ask your courier and your team how weekend holidays are handled. Boxing Day and Remembrance Day are not on the CNESST list of statutory holidays.
When are the construction holiday weeks?
If you deliver to construction sites, trades or suppliers, the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) calendar matters more than the public one. For 2027 it lists:
- Summer vacation: July 25 to August 7, 2027.
- Winter vacation: December 19, 2027 to January 1, 2028.
- Canada Day: listed by the CCQ as July 2, 2027. The page does not explain why. If it matters to you, confirm with the site.
- Remembrance Day: November 12, 2027.
Orders for trades, parts and supplies often bunch just before these periods, as buyers stock up before the sites close. See how often to restock for a way to smooth that out.
Which retail peaks matter in 2027?
| Date | What | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 14 | Valentine's Day | Flowers and gifts. Weekend delivery matters. See Valentine's Day delivery |
| Sun, May 9 | Mother's Day | Flowers, gifts and meals. Orders cluster on the Friday and Saturday before |
| Thu, Jul 1 | Moving day in Québec | Streets and elevators are busy. See moving day |
| Fri, Nov 26 – Mon, Nov 29 | Black Friday to Cyber Monday | The largest e-commerce volume of the year for many stores |
| Sun, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Sales and the start of returns |
Black Friday is the day after US Thanksgiving, which is the fourth Thursday of November. Mother's Day is the second Sunday of May.
A quarter-by-quarter planning checklist
| Quarter | Dates | Do this ahead of time |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Valentine's Day, Easter weekend | Set last-order dates. Book extra capacity if you sell gifts or flowers |
| Q2 | Mother's Day, May 24, June 24 | Warn customers about holiday service. Prepare for moving-day volume |
| Q3 | Jul 1, construction vacation, Labour Day | Check site deliveries. Plan the back-to-school restock |
| Q4 | Thanksgiving, Black Friday, holidays | Confirm peak capacity in September. Publish last-order dates in November |
How to use the calendar
- Mark the dates that touch your orders, your suppliers and your customers.
- For each, decide the last order date, the cutoff and the capacity you need.
- Tell your courier early. Dedicated routes can be scheduled around known peaks, and on-demand work benefits from notice. See dedicated routes.
- Tell your customers the last order date for each holiday, in both languages.
- Review the numbers afterwards: on-time rate, cost per delivery and exceptions in the peak week.
Check before you rely on it
This calendar was last checked on October 28, 2026 against the sources below. Observed dates and rules can change, and some employers follow different calendars. For anything with a deadline, confirm with the official source.
Sources
- Statutory holidays in Québec — CNESST
- Dates for holidays and vacation, construction industry — Commission de la construction du Québec
Frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays are there in Québec?
The CNESST lists eight: New Year's Day, Good Friday or Easter Monday (at the employer's option), National Patriots' Day, the Fête nationale on June 24, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
When are the construction holidays in 2027?
According to the CCQ, summer vacation runs from July 25 to August 7, 2027, and winter vacation starts on December 19, 2027 and ends on January 1, 2028.
When is Black Friday in 2027?
November 26, 2027, with Cyber Monday on November 29.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in Québec?
No. It is not on the CNESST list. It is a major sales day, though, so expect volume.
When should I tell customers about holiday cutoffs?
Weeks before, on the product pages and at checkout, as well as in an email to past customers. State the last order date for each holiday in both languages.
Planning for a peak or a holiday week? Tell us your dates and your volume and we will tell you what a route can cover.