Thanksgiving Day 2025: What’s Open and What’s Closed

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12 Oct 2025 - 03:16
Thanksgiving Day 2025: What’s Open and What’s Closed

Thanksgiving Day 2023 will take place on Monday, October 13. As the holiday approaches, it’s essential to understand which businesses will remain open and which will close.

Thanksgiving Day 2025: What’s Open and What’s Closed

Open Establishments

  • Grocery stores
  • Convenience stores
  • Pharmacies
  • Public market liquor stores (SAQ) and SAQ Express
  • Legal cannabis retailers (SQDC)
  • Shopping malls and small businesses
  • Ecocentres
  • Cinemas
  • Most cultural and recreational facilities, including community centers (hours may vary by municipality)
  • Most museums and attractions, such as the Biodome, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, and Planetarium

Closed Establishments

  • Banks and credit unions
  • Major liquor store branches
  • Canada Post offices
  • Access Montreal counters and municipal permit counters in Montreal
  • Most public libraries

As Thanksgiving Day 2023 approaches, residents and visitors alike should plan accordingly. Many services, particularly those that offer financial transactions and government services, will be unavailable. Enjoy your holiday and make sure to check local schedules for any changes.