Thanksgiving 2025 Guide: Find Out What’s Open and Closed on Prince Edward Island
As Thanksgiving approaches on Monday, October 13, 2025, residents of Prince Edward Island should be prepared for various closures and changes in business hours. While some establishments will remain open, many will be closed or operating on a reduced schedule.
What’s Open and Closed on Thanksgiving 2025 in Prince Edward Island
Thanksgiving Day is not a public holiday in Prince Edward Island, so it is essential to check in advance before heading out. Below is a summary of what to expect on this holiday.
Government Services
- All federal and provincial government offices will be closed.
- Access P.E.I. locations are not open.
- All public libraries in P.E.I. will remain closed.
- Charlottetown City Hall, Summerside City Hall, and Three Rivers Town Hall will not be operating.
- T3 Transit services will be unavailable.
- Canada Post will not be delivering mail.
Waste Management
Island Waste Management Corporation will have an alternate pickup day on Saturday, October 18.
Tourism Centers
- Tourism information centers in Borden-Carlton, Charlottetown, and Wood Islands will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Grocery and Retail Stores
- Sobeys and Foodland will be closed.
- Atlantic Superstore locations will not operate.
- Walmart, Dollarama, and Giant Tiger stores will also be closed.
- P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission will be closed.
- P.E.I. Cannabis locations will not open.
- Royalty Crossing Mall, Confederation Court Mall, and County Fair Mall in Summerside will be closed.
Partial List of Open Stores
- The Wellington Co-op location will close on Sunday but will open on Monday.
- Souris Co-op will be open from 9 AM to 4 PM on Monday.
- Kensington Food Basket and Panda Mart will operate during regular hours.
- Lawtons Drugs at County Fair Mall will be open from noon to 5 PM via exterior entrance.
As residents plan their Thanksgiving festivities, it’s advisable to call ahead to confirm store hours to avoid inconvenience. Enjoy a delightful holiday while navigating the closures in Prince Edward Island.
