There is no shortage of opportunities to go out to restaurants. It's even more tempting during public holidays, when most restaurants are open on public holidays. These outings have become true traditions in Quebec, with people gathering in large numbers to celebrate, creating greater traffic in restaurants.
Do you know which holidays and holidays are the busiest in a restaurant over the course of a year? We have drawn up a list of public holidays and celebration days which are the most suitable for an outing to a restaurant, with family, colleagues or friends, which will allow you to better organize your next outing which will coincide with one of these festivals.
New Year's Eve (December 31, 2024)
Many people choose to spend the evening of December 31 with friends and have a meal at a restaurant to start things off right. Due to the festive occasion associated with this holiday, brasseries or resto-bars are the most popular. Very often, in addition to special offers, activities are organized and the atmosphere is different from other days of the year. For example, a show of singers sometimes enhances the evening of festive people.
Valentine's Day (February 14, 2024)
Lovers' Day is the perfect opportunity for couples to celebrate their union. Nothing better than an evening alone to highlight their love. Couples can choose a gourmet restaurant that they are not usually used to frequenting or a BYOB restaurant. Restaurants take advantage of this to dim the lights, play soft music and thus offer a truly romantic atmosphere to diners.
Easter (March 31, 2024)
The Easter long weekend includes two statutory holidays, Friday and Monday. These are also the first public holidays since the holidays. Quebec families take the opportunity to get together on Sunday, Easter Day, especially for brunch, in their favorite family restaurant. A special menu is often created for this day, while traditional dishes consist of ham and eggs, not forgetting chocolate.
Mother's Day (May 12, 2024)
The busiest day in Quebec restaurants is undoubtedly Mother's Day. This is a true tradition that brings joy to all families and especially mothers. However, you have to get there early and reserve in order to have a table. On this day dedicated to mothers, a special meal at the restaurant shows the family's appreciation and love towards their mother, who plays an essential role among its members. Most of the time, lunch restaurants are popular.
Father's Day (June 16, 2024)
Fathers can also enjoy a meal at a restaurant on this day reserved for them. Many people therefore gather around a good meal to highlight the contribution of the patriarch to the family. Just like on Mother's Day, fathers are often invited to lunch at a restaurant for the occasion.
Quebec National Day (June 23 and 24, 2024)
The National Day festivities, which begin on June 23, arrive at the same time as the end of school and the arrival of summer. It’s the moment Quebecers have been waiting for to go out and celebrate and enjoy the good weather on restaurant terraces. In addition, several public festivities are organized by the majority of cities, such as concerts and fireworks. The atmosphere is literally festive. Dad, mom and the children meet together in a family restaurant while friends meet in bistros or brasseries.
Canada Day (July 1, 2024)
Because July 1 also rhymes with official moving day, it is rather the delivery services of restaurants which are the most busy. Quebec pizzerias are ready to feed friends who helped with the move and are even offering freebies. special for the occasion. Online orders are generally very popular, because they are faster between two loadings of boxes. In the evening, restaurants can be particularly busy in tourist areas or near Canada Day festivities.
Other special events
Several festivals or special events also take place during the summer in major Quebec cities, creating greater traffic in local restaurants.
For example, the Montreal Grand Prix, presented on June 7, 8 and 9, 2024, attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world and restaurants are stormed.
This is also the case during the Quebec Summer Festival (July 4 to 14, 2024) which presents several shows featuring international artists.
As you see, all restaurants are particularly busy on the same holidays and celebrations over the course of a year. This is why it is necessary to plan your exit a few days before the party and reserve your place in advance. It is also possible to have the meal earlier in the morning or evening in order to avoid the crowds and opt for a take-out order or the delivery service.
