Navigating Thanksgiving in Montreal: What’s Open and Closed

Thanksgiving in Montreal is a mix of family gatherings and lazy days. This year, the holiday falls on Monday, October 12, giving you a chance to explore the city's fall beauty or simply relax. Here’s what you need to know about store hours and services.

• Closed:
• Banks and financial institutions
• Canada Post offices
• Municipal offices and service points
• Most public libraries
• SAQ branches
• SAAQ service centres
• Service Canada and passport offices
• Open:
• Most grocery stores and pharmacies, though some may have reduced hours
• Shopping malls like Montreal Eaton Centre, Carrefour Laval, and Rockland
• Public markets such as Jean-Talon and Atwater
• SQDC stores
• Dépanneurs and gas stations
• Many restaurants and bars, with some potentially closed
• Espace pour la vie attractions including the Biodôme, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, Planetarium, and Biosphère
• Movie theatres
• La Ronde, open for a special holiday Monday edition of Fright Fest (check their website for hours)

Transit and city services will also adjust to holiday schedules. Be sure to check the STM, STL, and RTL websites for specific service information. Garbage, recycling, and compost collection should proceed as usual, but always check your borough's schedule for certainty.