The keyword phrase is an interrogative clause, functioning as a question to determine the status of the proper noun "Patriot Day" as a statutory "holiday," which is also a noun. The answer is affirmative: National Patriots' Day (Journe nationale des patriotes) is an official statutory public holiday in the province of Quebec.
This holiday is observed annually on the Monday preceding May 25. It was established by the Government of Quebec in 2002 and first celebrated in 2003. National Patriots' Day commemorates the political struggles of the Patriotes who led the Rebellions of 18371838 in Lower Canada (now Quebec). The day was instituted to replace the observance of Victoria Day, which is celebrated on the same date in the rest of Canada, thereby providing a distinct Quebec-focused commemoration.
As a statutory holiday, most employees in Quebec are entitled to a paid day off from work. The establishment of this day serves as a formal recognition of a key period in Quebec's political history and distinguishes the province's holiday calendar from that of federal Canada. For residents, it signifies a day of historical remembrance, while for businesses, it falls under the same labor regulations as other public holidays like New Year's Day or Canada Day.
