Montreal holidays: a year-round calendar of celebrations

Montreal moves to the rhythm of a full calendar of public holidays and seasonal celebrations. Here is an overview of the year.

Public holidays in Quebec

• New Year’s Day (January 1)
• Good Friday or Easter Monday
• National Patriots’ Day (May)
• Quebec’s National Holiday — Saint-Jean-Baptiste (June 24)
• Canada Day (July 1)
• Labour Day (September)
• Thanksgiving (October)
• Christmas (December 25)

Spring

Easter, sugar-shack season and National Patriots’ Day mark the return of warmer days.

Summer

Saint-Jean (June 24) is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, followed by Canada Day and festival season (jazz, Les Francos, Just for Laughs, Osheaga) and fireworks.

Fall

Thanksgiving, fall colours and Halloween define the season.

Winter

Christmas markets, New Year, Igloofest and Montréal en Lumière (with Nuit Blanche) brighten the cold months.

Note: festival dates change from year to year and some public holidays shift. Always check official sources before planning.