For the second Wednesday in a row, Montreal is getting a midweek vacation. Canada Day lands on Wednesday, July 1, and as a statutory vacation, it means authorities companies, shops and transit will probably be working on modified schedules throughout the town.
It is also Moving Day for an enormous chunk of Quebec, so loads of folks will probably be hauling packing containers slightly than firing up the grill. Both manner, here is what you possibly can depend on being open and closed.
What’s open in Montreal on Canada Day 2026
Grocery shops: Most will probably be open, although hours could fluctuate by location, so it is value checking earlier than you head out.
Montreal public markets: Atwater, Jean-Talon and Maisonneuve markets will probably be open, presumably with lowered hours.
Rubbish, recycling and compost: Collections of family waste, cumbersome objects, recycling, meals waste and inexperienced waste will all run as standard throughout the town.
Ecocentres: Open and working on their summer time schedule.
Espace pour la Vie museums: The Biodôme, Biosphère, Botanical Backyard, Insectarium and Planetarium are all open. It is value planning your go to forward by way of the Espace pour la Vie web site.
STM transit: Buses and the metro will run on a vacation schedule, so plan forward by way of the STM web site or the Transit app.
EXO transit: Buses will run on a Saturday schedule, whereas trains run on a Sunday schedule.
311: The town’s data line will probably be open with lowered hours, from 9 a.m. to five p.m.
What’s closed in Montreal on Canada Day 2026
SAQ and SQDC: Most areas will probably be closed for the vacation, so refill the day earlier than in the event you’re planning something.
Purchasing malls and big-box shops: Anticipate most main malls and big-box retailers to be closed.
Banks and monetary establishments: Closed for the day.
Metropolis of Montreal workplaces: Administrative workplaces, borough halls, Accès Montréal workplaces and allow counters are all closed.
Municipal court docket: Closed, with solely instances involving folks in custody being processed at 775 Rue Gosford.
Canada Publish: No mail supply or pickup. Some personal postal counters inside pharmacies should still be open if the host enterprise is.
Authorities companies: Service Canada and Revenu Québec workplaces are closed.
In case you’re planning to mark the day, there is no scarcity of Canada Day events and fireworks around the city. And because it doubles as Shifting Day, give your self further time in the event you’re behind the wheel, because the roads will probably be busy.