Not a holiday in Quebec. Remembrance Day, November 11, is a day to remember those who served Canada and sacrificed. In 2026, it falls on a Wednesday. But the CNESST lists it among the days that are not statutory holidays in Quebec, along with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. For most people working in Quebec, it's an ordinary workday, with no statutory holiday indemnity.
The exceptions: the federal sector. November 11 is a statutory holiday for people covered by the Canada Labour Code rather than by Quebec's labour standards. The CNESST gives as examples federal public service employees, employees of Crown corporations such as Canada Post, and workers at federally regulated companies, such as banks, telecommunications companies and interprovincial transport. So some federal services and some banks may operate differently that day: check before you go.
Your employer can go further. Nothing stops them from giving the day off. As Éducaloi points out, an employer that isn't federally regulated can provide this holiday through an internal policy or a collective agreement. If you're unionized, your collective agreement is the place to check.
The red poppy. According to the Royal Canadian Legion, the poppy is worn from October 24 until November 11, on the left side, over the heart. Poppies are distributed free of charge, and donations collected during the campaign support Veterans and their families. On November 11, the Legion also invites people to observe two minutes of silence.
Good to know for newcomers. If you come from another province, don't go by habit: what's a holiday elsewhere isn't necessarily one here. To find out whether you fall under federal rules, look at who your employer is and what sector it works in. Our guide to public holidays in Quebec gives the full list for the year.
