What’s open and closed in Montreal on Canada Day

Montreal celebrates Canada Day 2026

Here’s what is open and closed in Montreal for Canada Day on Wednesday, July 1.

Closed

• Most retail stores and large malls.
• SAQ and SQDC outlets.
• Municipal courts.
• Canada Post offices.
• Banks.
• Libraries. However, it is advised to check directly with local libraries and cultural centres if they are operating on a holiday schedule.
• The Bureaux Accès Montréal (BAM) and licensing counters. Online services are available.

Open

• Public transit will operate on a holiday schedule.
• Most grocery stores, restaurants, bars, pharmacies and dépanneurs.
• Public markets.
• All collections (household waste, residential construction, renovation and demolition waste, bulky items, recyclables, food waste, green waste and dead leaves) will operate in accordance with regular schedules for all boroughs.
• Public pool hours vary by borough. It is advised to contact facilities directly to enquire.
• The Biodôme, Biosphère, Botanical Garden, Insectarium and Planetarium.
• Amusement park La Ronde.
• Eco-centres.