Québec Winter Carnival
Canada· Festival · Quebec City
FestivalTravel impact: High
- Date
- Fri, 30 Jan 2026 to Sun, 15 Feb 2026
- Duration
- 17 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- Carnaval de Québec
- Region
- Quebec City
- Festival
- Quebec City
Background
One of North America’s great winter carnivals—snow sculptures, night parades and Bonhomme.
Impact on travellers
Old Quebec hotels fill; outdoor events need serious cold gear.
Extra notes
Exact dates subject to official confirmation; window below is announced or provisional from calendar/custom. Typically ~two weeks from late January into mid-February.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Mon, 27 Jul 2026
Ten general holidays under the Canada Labour Code; provincial and territorial employment standards remain outside this nationwide scope.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.