Retail Stores are Permitted to Open on Christmas Eve in Ontario.

While Christmas Eve is a regular shopping day in Ontario, Retail Stores are expected to be open, but with reduced hours.

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What's open and closed on Christmas Eve in Ontario?

Retail On Christmas Eve
Banks Open
Big Box Stores Open
Canada Post Open
Cannabis Dispensaries Permitted to Open
Car Dealerships Open
Casinos Open
Community Centres Permitted to Open
Convenience Stores Permitted to Open
Farmer's Markets Open
Florists Permitted to Open
Garden Centres Permitted to Open
Gas Stations Open
Grocery Stores Permitted to Open
Gyms Permitted to Open
Laundromats Open
Lcbo Permitted to Open
Libraries Permitted to Open
Medical Laboratories Permitted to Open
Movie Theatres Open
Newsstands Open
Onroute Open
Pharmacies Permitted to Open
Public Transit Permitted to Open
Restaurants Permitted to Open
Salons Permitted to Open
Service Ontario Open
Shopping Malls Permitted to Open
The Beer Store Permitted to Open
Tourist Attractions Permitted to Open

What holidays are Retail Stores open on in Ontario?

Holiday Retail Stores in Ontario
New Year's Day Closed
Family Day Closed
Good Friday Closed
Easter Sunday Closed
Easter Monday Permitted to Open
Mother's Day Open
Victoria Day Closed
Father's Day Open
Canada Day Closed
Civic Holiday Closed
Labour Day Closed
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation Open
Thanksgiving Closed
Remembrance Day Open
Christmas Eve Permitted to Open
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Permitted to Open
New Year's Eve Permitted to Open

What retail holidays are coming up in Ontario?

Retail stores may be closed on these days in Ontario.

Holiday Next occurrence
Thanksgiving Monday, October 14th, 2024
Remembrance Day Monday, November 11th, 2024
Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Boxing Day Thursday, December 26th, 2024
New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
Family Day Monday, February 17th, 2025
Good Friday Friday, April 18th, 2025
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Victoria Day Monday, May 19th, 2025
Canada Day Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Civic Holiday Monday, August 4th, 2025
Labour Day Monday, September 1st, 2025
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

What retailers close on holidays in Ontario?

Retail Holiday hours in Ontario
Banks Closed
Big Box Stores Closed
Canada Post Closed
Cannabis Dispensaries Closed
Car Dealerships Closed
Casinos Open
Community Centres Closed
Convenience Stores Permitted to Open
Farmer's Markets Open
Florists Closed
Garden Centres Permitted to Open
Gas Stations Open
Grocery Stores Closed
Gyms Closed
Laundromats Open
Lcbo Closed
Libraries Closed
Medical Laboratories Closed
Movie Theatres Open
Newsstands Open
Onroute Open
Pharmacies Permitted to Open
Public Transit Permitted to Open
Restaurants Permitted to Open
Salons Closed
Service Ontario Closed
Shopping Malls Closed
The Beer Store Closed
Tourist Attractions Permitted to Open

About Christmas Eve in Ontario

Christmas Eve is not a holiday in Ontario, but many retailers close early to give staff the opportunity to attend celebrations with family. Smaller, independent retailers may be closed altogether, while shopping malls, big box stores and restaurants may close much earlier than usual.

Christmas Eve will be observed on:

  • Sunday, December 24th, 2023
  • Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
  • Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
  • Thursday, December 24th, 2026
  • Friday, December 24th, 2027
  • Sunday, December 24th, 2028