Canada Day 2025: Are schools, banks, grocery stores open on July 1? Check full list here

Canada Day falls on Tuesday, July 1, and Canadians are gearing up for fireworks, backyard barbecues, and community celebrations. According to an official government website, Canada Day is a day to reflect on what it means to be Canadian, to share what makes us proud and to celebrate in our own way. "Canada Day highlights the richness of our land, our diversity, our culture, our contributions, but above all, our people. Since 1868, July 1 is an opportunity for Canadians from all communities to come together," it reads.

It is important for Canadians to know which services and establishments will be open or closed on the Canada Day holiday.

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Canada Day 2025: What's open and what's closed?

Federal and provincial government offices: On Canada Day, federal and provincial government offices will be close for the day. That includes all Service Canada locations, passport offices and provincial ministries across the country. Canadians looking to access any public services or support programs will need to wait until after the holiday, as per CTV News.

Canada Post: No mail delivery will take place on Canada Day, and all post office locations will be closed nationwide.

Retailers and malls: On Canada Day, major shopping centres like the GTA's Eaton Centre, Square One, Vaughan Mills, and Pacific Mall are expected to remain open with holiday hours. Though retail and mall operations vary by region for shoppers. Others such as Yorkdale, Sherway Gardens and Scarborough Town Centre will be closed.

In Winnipeg, the Grant Park Shopping Centre and St. Vital Centre will be closed while CF Polo Park, Garden City Shopping Centre among others will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In Ottawa, certain retailers will be open including the Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets. Bayshore, Billings Bridge, Carlingwood among others will remain closed.

In Montreal, places like Ikea, Winners, Home Sense, Canadian Tire and shopping malls are closed.

In Greater Toronto area, Eaton Centre, Square One, Vaughan Mills, Pacific Mall will be open and Yorkdale, Sherway Gardens, Scarborough Town Centre will be shut.

Always check store hours in advance as they may differ by location or city regulations.

Public transit: Public transit services such as the TTC, GO Transit and other regional systems will run on holiday schedules, typically offering fewer or reduced service routes.

In Winnipeg, local transit system will run on an extended Sunday schedule with additional blue line trips. For Ottawa’s transit system, OC Transpo, it will offer free transit on the O-Train, buses and Para Transpo all day.

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Movie theatres: Both Cineplex and Landmark movie theatres will remain open on Canada Day, offering a full slate of screenings for those looking to beat the heat indoors.

Schools: As for schools, public and private institutions will be closed for the statutory holiday. While it’s summer break in most provinces, school offices will also observe the holiday.

Banks: Banks across the country, including branches of TD, RBC, CIBC and others will be closed on July 1. Online banking services will remain accessible, but in-person banking will resume the following day.

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Grocery stores: Grocery stores will operate on a location-specific basis. Some smaller grocers and chains like Rabba Fine Foods, T&T Supermarket, Whole Foods and Farm Boy may remain open. Most major chains like Loblaws, Metro and No Frills, will be closed or open with limited hours.

City-run services: City-run services are a mixed bag. Libraries will be closed across most municipalities, but outdoor public amenities such as splash pads, pools, parks and trails are expected to remain open, often operating on modified or holiday hours. Please check your municipality’s website to confirm their hours.