The 24th of June, St. Jean Baptiste Day, is the National Holiday.

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Calculation of the indemnity to be paid

1.1/20 of the wages earned in the 4 complete weeks of pay preceding the week of the statutory holiday.

2. Do not include overtime in the calculation.

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FAQs

1. Can a statutory holiday be taken on another day?
No, subject to some exceptions.

Non-working day for an employee or an employee on vacation:
The holiday may be carried over to the day before or after June 24. However, if, at that time, the employee is an annual leave, the holiday is taken at a date agreed upon by the employer and the employee.

2. Can an employer require an employee to work on a statutory holiday?
No, subject to some exceptions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                See the Act respecting hours and days of admission to commercial establishments :
Act respecting hours and days of admission to commercial establishments.

Holiday indemnity

The holiday indemnity is payable in addition to the hours worked.
Time over 10 hours/day including the holiday is paid as overtime (+50%).
Time over 40 hours/week including the statutory holiday is paid as overtime (+50%).

3. “Working day” as defined in the Decree :

Working days vary by employee (work schedule) rather than by undertaking (the business).

***IMPORTANT***

The above information is provided for information purposes and does not replace the Decree or the National Holiday Act (Article 6.06 of the Decree).