Quebec civil procedure
Calculating C.C.P. time limits: method, non-juridical days, and calendar
Articles 82 and 83 provide the general rule, but an actual deadline can also depend on the method of notification, a special provision, or a court order. Here is a clear control method with official dates close at hand.
2026-2027 table checked against official judicial calendars
The general rule
- The day marking the starting point is not counted, but the terminal day is.
- A period expressed in months expires on the same calendar date as the starting point, or on the last day of the month where that date does not exist.
- If the terminal day is a Saturday or holiday, the time limit is extended to the next working day.
- Sundays are holidays under the Interpretation Act; the C.C.P. also adds January 2 and December 26.
The general method in five checks
This sequence applies the general rule. Then verify whether the provision creating the time limit contains a special rule.
- 01
Identify the true starting point
Distinguish the date of the act, notification, receipt, or event specified by the applicable provision.
- 02
Exclude the starting day
Counting begins the next day unless a special text applies. Keep evidence of the triggering date.
- 03
Count using the prescribed unit
For days, count calendar days. For months, find the same calendar date or the last day of the month.
- 04
Test the terminal day
If the terminal day is a Saturday or holiday, move it to the next working day.
- 05
Perform the final legal check
Verify the special provision, method of notification, suspensions, court orders, and current version of every source.
Named non-juridical days in 2026
Every Sunday is added to these dates. Saturdays must also be tested for the terminal day under articles 82 and 83.
Swipe the table horizontally to view every column.
| Date | Day | Basis or designation |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| January 2, 2026 | Friday | Day added by article 82 C.C.P. |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | National Patriots’ Day, judicial calendar |
| June 24, 2026 | Wednesday | Quebec National Holiday |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Day added by article 82 C.C.P. |
Named non-juridical days in 2027
The 2027 judicial calendar was published by the Ministère de la Justice and consulted on August 20, 2026.
Swipe the table horizontally to view every column.
| Date | Day | Basis or designation |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| January 2, 2027 | Saturday | Day added by article 82 C.C.P. |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | National Patriots’ Day, judicial calendar |
| June 24, 2027 | Thursday | Quebec National Holiday |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | Canada Day |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Thanksgiving |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Day added by article 82 C.C.P. |
The calendar file below contains named dates only. It does not add every Saturday and Sunday, which avoids cluttering your agenda.
2026-2027 named dates calendar
Add the named dates to Outlook, Apple Calendar, or Google Calendar. The file is a reference and does not calculate any deadline.
ICS, named dates for 2026 and 2027, weekends not included
Frequently asked questions
Are Saturdays non-juridical days?
Courts do not sit on Saturday under article 82, and article 83 moves a terminal day falling on Saturday to the next working day.
Is the day of notification counted?
Under the general rule in article 83, the day marking the starting point is not counted. The specific provision and evidence of notification must still be checked.
Does the .ics file calculate deadlines?
No. It only adds the named 2026 and 2027 dates to your calendar. It omits ordinary weekends and does not replace a legal calculation.
Official sources
Sources consulted on August 20, 2026
- 01LégisQuébec
- 02LégisQuébec
- 03Gouvernement du Québec
- 04Ministère de la Justice du Québec
General information only. Verify the applicable text and version, special rule, official calendar, and every court order before setting a deadline.