As New Year’s Day 2026 approaches, residents of Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) should prepare for numerous business closures. Many businesses will operate reduced hours on New Year’s Eve, but several services will be unavailable on January 1. Below is a comprehensive guide to what will be open and closed in P.E.I. during this holiday.
P.E.I. New Year’s Day 2026: What’s Open and Closed
Government Services
- All federal, provincial, and municipal government offices will be closed.
- Canada Post offices will not operate, with no mail delivery or collection.
- The Island Waste Management Corporation’s drop-off centres will also be closed.
- Service Canada locations are closed on New Year’s Day.
- T3 Transit will not provide services on January 1.
Shopping and Grocery Stores
- Sobeys: Open December 31, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Closed January 1.
- Foodland (Charlottetown): Open December 31, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Closed January 1.
- Atlantic Superstore: Open December 31, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Closed January 1.
- Your Independent Grocer: Closed on New Year’s Day in Kensington and Cornwall; Alberton open December 31, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
P.E.I. Liquor and Cannabis Stores
- All P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission and Cannabis stores will be closed on January 1.
Malls and Retail Stores
- Royalty Crossing Mall: Open December 31, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Closed January 1.
- Confederation Court Mall: Open December 31, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Closed January 1.
- Walmart (Charlottetown and Summerside): Open December 31, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Closed January 1.
- Giant Tiger (Charlottetown and Summerside): Open December 31, noon – 5 p.m.; Closed January 1.
Pharmacies
- Murphy’s Pharmacies in Morell and Wellington: Closed December 31 and January 1.
- Murphy’s Pharmacies in Summerside, Kensington, Tyne Valley, and Charlottetown (East and West Royalty): Open December 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Closed January 1.
- Queen Street Pharmacy (Charlottetown): Open December 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; January 1, noon – 5 p.m.
- Parkdale Pharmacy (Charlottetown): Open December 31, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; January 1, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Cornwall Pharmacy: Open December 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; January 1, noon – 5 p.m.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and verify the hours of operation for specific businesses before venturing out on New Year’s Day. Enjoy the holiday festivities!
