What's open Thanksgiving Monday

Thanksgiving Monday: What's Open, Closed, and Gobbling Up Your Time!

Worried about what you can do on Thanksgiving Monday? Check out what's open and closed across Canada to keep your turkey day stress-free!

As Thanksgiving Monday approaches, many folks are wondering what will be operational in their local Canadian neighborhoods. In New Brunswick, for example, residents can expect that most municipal services will be taking a break while the turkey is roasting. Retailers across the province will also join in on the holiday closure, giving everyone time to enjoy family feasts without the stress of last-minute shopping. The schools, thankfully, have also given their students a day off, leaving kids free to dive into the festive fun, or prepare themselves for a food coma!

In Halifax, things look a tad different! Grocery necessities remain open for those last-minute shoppers. Gateway Meat Market will be operating from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., ensuring that locals have their fresh fixings ready just in time for dinner. Similarly, Luminate Co Wellness Market in Bedford will welcome peckish patrons to shop for their holistic supplies from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. While some stores will remain open, it's wise to double-check hours as, let's face it, nobody wants to discover their favorite store was closed after gulping down a generous helping of stuffing!

Now let's fly over to Regina, where the Thanksgiving spirit is in the air, but so are some unshakable holiday hours. As a statutory holiday, various services will operate on limited schedules. It’s both a blessing and a curse—having a day off is great, but if you find yourself in need of last-minute essentials, you might be out of luck. So be sure to plan ahead to avoid a race against time!

In the Greater Moncton area, not everything is closed on Turkey Day. While NB Liquor and Cannabis NB stores will be shuttered, local agency liquor outlets are keeping their doors open to serve last-minute needs. Remember, banks, post offices, and government offices will be closed, so prepare to handle your errands before the holiday hits!

As a fun fact, Thanksgiving in Canada was officially declared a national holiday in 1879, but its origins date back much further, with roots in European harvest festivals. It’s celebrated on the second Monday in October, rather than the U.S. date in November, allowing Canadians to beat the winter chill with pumpkin pies long before American Thanksgiving rolls around!