Bank Holiday (QC)

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2022 Date	January 2, 2022
2023 Date	January 2, 2023

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Bank Holiday (QC) in 2022

Sunday, Jan 2

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Bank Holiday History

Bank Holiday is a provincial holiday in Quebec which seeks to commemorate the merging of the Quebec Bank with the Royal Bank of Canada in 1917. The Royal Bank of Canada is one of the largest financial institutions in Canada. It serves over 16 million clients in 50 different countries.

Bank Holiday serves as a time off from work for government and bank employees living in Quebec. This also includes schools. Bank Holiday is observed annually on the 2nd of January.

Top Tweets for Bank Holiday

Averaging out the numbers for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Quebec seems to have hit another plateau of about 2,200 cases a day. But the real test will be early January. https://t.co/jExJ0VDoCR
— Steve Faguy (@fagstein) December 27, 2020

My mom is scheduled to have cataract surgery - in Quebec - on Jan. 8. She must get tested for COVID-19 2-3 days before. Time slots for Jan. 5 are already full. Hoping for Jan. 6. This is why we need everyone to do their part, so routine, yet necessary, procedures can continue.
— Reena Kudhail (@ReenaKudhail) December 24, 2020

(1/2) NOTICE: #IndigenousServices Canada offices located in Kahnawake, Montreal and Québec will be closed until January 11th, 2021. Subject to change by Government of Quebec.
— GCIndigenous (@GCIndigenous) December 22, 2020

Bank Holiday Facts

The Royal Bank of Canada is one of five banks that dominate the banking industry of Canada. The Royal Bank is the largest of the five.
The Quebec Bank was founded in 1818 in Quebec city as an alternative to the Bank of Montreal. It was absorbed by the Royal Bank of Canada in 1917.
A reminder of the Quebec Bank can be found on the New York Life Insurance Building in Old Montreal. The name of the Quebec Bank is carved over the entrance of the building.

Bank Holiday Top Events and Things to Do

Reflect. It's the start of a New Year. Plan out what you need to accomplish this year and get your finances in order.
Visit the remnant of the Quebec Bank in Toronto at 50 King Street East. It is considered a cultural heritage building under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Go for a Polar Bear Swim. It's a good way to start the year off and strengthen your nerves.