Quebec National Day,
also known as St. John
the Baptist’s Day (or
St. Jean Baptiste Day),
is celebrated on June 24th.
It is a statutory
holiday in Quebec.
On this day, French
Canadians honor their
patron saint, Saint
Jean-Baptiste (John the
Baptist). The province
observes this legal
holiday, called Quebec
National Day (Fete
Nationale des
Quebecois), with solemn
ceremonies followed by
lively festivities and
art and sports events.
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