On Monday, October 13, Thanksgiving, many establishments will observe closures, affecting various services throughout the region. Knowing which places are open or closed can help you plan your day effectively.
Thanksgiving: What’s Open or Closed
Open Establishments
On Thanksgiving, several key services will remain operational:
- Grocery stores
- Convenience stores
- Pharmacies
- SAQ branches located in public markets and SAQ Express stores
- SQDC branches
- Shopping centers and small retail shops
- Ecocenters
- Cinemas
- Most cultural and sports facilities, as well as community centers (hours may vary by municipality)
- Most museums, including the Biodôme, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, and Planetarium
Closed Establishments
However, several services will close their doors for the holiday:
- Banks and credit unions
- Most SAQ branches
- Post Canada offices
- Access Montreal counters and municipal permit offices
- Most public libraries
Be sure to check the specific hours of operation for any location before heading out, as some may have adjusted hours in observance of Thanksgiving.
