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Holidays & Shopping Hours


Shopping Hours

Stores stay open until 6:00 p.m. in most parts of Ontario. Many city and suburban stores are open until 9:00 p.m. at night for two, three or five weeknights.

On public statutory holidays (see below), many retail stores are closed: check in advance if you plan to visit us on these days.

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Our Public Holidays

Many services and retail stores are closed on:
  • New Year's Day -- January 1
  • Good Friday -- the Friday of the Easter Weekend
  • Victoria Day -- May 24 or the preceding Monday
  • Canada Day -- July 1
  • Civic holiday -- first Monday in August
  • Labour Day -- first Monday in September
  • Canadian Thanksgiving -- 2nd Monday in October
  • Christmas -- December 25
  • Boxing Day -- December 26

Days on which services and businesses are most likely to close are:
New Year's Day, Christmas Day, and Good Friday

Some government services are also closed on:
Remembrance Day -- November 11

Be sure to check ahead if you are visiting us on these holidays.


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