Discover Thanksgiving Schedule Changes and Closures in Halifax
In Halifax, Thanksgiving on October 13 will bring a series of service changes and closures. Although not a statutory holiday in Atlantic Canada, many businesses and facilities will alter their hours to accommodate this festive occasion.
Retail and Attractions
Most grocery stores in Halifax will be closed on Monday. However, the Dartmouth Meat Market will remain open, likely operating under holiday hours. Drug stores will generally be open, but all Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) stores will be closed. Key shopping centers such as Halifax Shopping Centre, Mic Mac Mall, and Sunnyside Mall will also be shut down for the day.
Municipal Services
- Most municipal recreation facilities will be closed.
- Sackville Sports Stadium will be open.
- The city’s 311 contact center will be closed, handling only urgent calls.
- Regular services will resume on Tuesday, October 14.
Waste Collection and Transit
There will be no curbside collection for green bins, recycling, garbage, or bulky items on October 13. Both the Otter Lake waste management facility and the municipal recycling facility will be closed. Public transit will operate on a holiday schedule, with the first Alderney ferry departing at 7:30 a.m. and the last ferry leaving Halifax at 11:45 p.m. Note that the Woodside ferry will not operate on this day.
Library and Parking Services
All branches of the Halifax Public Library will be closed for the holiday. On-street paid parking will be free on October 13, making it easier for families to visit friends and relatives.
As Thanksgiving approaches, residents should plan accordingly for these scheduled changes and closures in Halifax.
