Quebec construction holiday 2027: official dates and a jobsite shutdown checklist
The 2027 Quebec construction holiday runs from July 25 to August 7. Summer and winter dates, statutory holidays, and a checklist to protect tools and trailers.
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The 2027 Quebec construction holiday runs from Sunday, July 25 to Saturday, August 7, 2027. The following winter holiday runs from December 19, 2027 to January 1, 2028. These are the dates published by the Commission de la construction du Québec.
For those two weeks, covered jobsites shut down. For a contractor, that also means two weeks when tools, trailers and machinery sit unattended. Here are the dates, then the list of what to settle before you lock the gate.
Construction holiday dates, 2026 to 2029
| Period | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | July 19, 2026, 12:01 a.m. | August 1, 2026, midnight |
| Winter 2026-2027 | December 20, 2026, 12:01 a.m. | January 2, 2027, midnight |
| Summer 2027 | July 25, 2027, 12:01 a.m. | August 7, 2027, midnight |
| Winter 2027-2028 | December 19, 2027, 12:01 a.m. | January 1, 2028, midnight |
| Summer 2028 | July 23, 2028, 12:01 a.m. | August 5, 2028, midnight |
| Winter 2028-2029 | December 24, 2028, 12:01 a.m. | January 6, 2029, midnight |
Source: CCQ, construction holidays and vacations, checked in September 2026.
The CCQ states that jobsites are required to close during these periods, and that any work performed must be paid under the provisions of the sector collective agreements. Special rules apply to some work: maintenance, emergency repairs, light residential and some civil engineering projects. When in doubt, your sector's rule takes precedence over this summary.
Construction statutory holidays in 2027
| Holiday | 2027 date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1 (during the winter holiday) |
| Good Friday | March 26 |
| Easter Monday | March 29 |
| National Patriots' Day | May 24 |
| Quebec National Holiday | June 24 |
| Canada Day | July 2 |
| Labour Day | September 6 |
| Thanksgiving | October 11 |
| Remembrance Day | November 12 |
| Christmas | December 25 (during the winter holiday) |
Canada Day moves to Friday, July 2 in 2027. Remembrance Day, a paid holiday in construction, falls on a Friday. For pay on these days, see our guide to 2026 CCQ hourly rates.
Why the construction holiday puts your equipment at risk
Two weeks with nobody on site is a window everyone knows about, thieves included. The APCHQ repeats it every summer: jobsites go on holiday, thieves don't.
Theft is not the only risk. When crews come back, someone has to know what was left where. A generator left in a trailer, a saw lent to another crew the Friday before the break, a toolbox in a truck parked at an employee's home: without an up-to-date inventory, the first morning back is spent searching.
The checklist before you shut down the site
Two weeks before
- Inventory what is on each jobsite. Tools, machinery, trailers, generators, new materials. Record who is responsible for each.
- Decide what comes back and what stays. Anything that can return to the warehouse or the shop should.
- Adjust deliveries. The APCHQ notes that ten or so sheets of plywood are enough to attract a thief. Avoid having materials delivered that will sit for two weeks.
- Check your serial numbers. Every valuable tool should have its serial number recorded somewhere other than on the tool, with a photo.
The last week
- Mark tools permanently. Engraving holds up better than a sticker that comes off in ten seconds.
- Empty trailers and, if possible, leave the doors open to show there is nothing to take. Store them in a closed area.
- Light the site. A lit jobsite is less attractive than a dark one.
- Immobilize machinery that stays on site: keys removed, anti-start devices, a visible location.
The last day
- Do a final walkthrough with the inventory list in hand.
- Record the final location of every asset: warehouse, shop, jobsite, an employee's home.
- Name a contact person in case of an alert or a call from the police.
What technology can do, and what it can't
A QR code transmits no position. It is used to record, before the break, who has what and where each tool is stored. That alone helps a lot when crews come back.
A Bluetooth tracker is detected near a compatible gateway. It helps confirm that a tool really made it back to the shop or into an equipped truck.
A GPS tracker reports its own position. It is the option to evaluate for a trailer or generator that has to stay on a closed site. Location does not prevent theft and does not guarantee recovery, but it gives the police and the insurer useful information. To choose, see QR code, Bluetooth or GPS: what to put on which tool.
When crews come back
On the first day after the holiday, do the walkthrough again with the same list. Deal with any gap right away: a tool missing on Monday is easier to trace than one you are still looking for in September. If you find a theft, follow our guide jobsite tool theft: prevent it and respond.
Want to reach the holiday with an up-to-date inventory of your tools, machinery and vehicles? See how Allokit works or let's talk about your jobsites.
