Thanksgiving Monday in Halifax brings a mix of closures and limited services. Residents and visitors should be prepared for varying schedules across retail, transit, and recreational facilities.
What’s Open and Closed in Halifax on Thanksgiving Monday 2025
Retail and Grocery Stores
- Most grocery stores, including Sobeys, Walmart, Atlantic Superstore, and Costco, will be closed.
- However, Dartmouth’s Gateway Meat Market will remain open.
- All Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) stores will be closed.
- The Halifax Shopping Centre, Mic Mac Mall, and Sunnyside Mall will also be closed.
Pharmacies
Some pharmacies will operate normally on Thanksgiving Monday, but it’s best to check ahead for specific hours.
Libraries and Recreation
- All branches of the Halifax Public Libraries will be closed.
- Most municipal recreation facilities will not be open, except for the Sackville Sports Stadium.
Transit Services
Halifax Transit will run on a holiday schedule on Monday. Key details include:
- The Alderney ferry will start its first trip at 7:30 a.m. from Alderney terminal.
- The last ferry from Halifax will leave at 11:45 p.m.
- Note that the Woodside ferry will not be operating on Thanksgiving Monday.
Waste Collection
No garbage, organics, or recyclables will be collected on this day. Additionally, both the Otter Lake waste management facility and the municipal recycling facility will be closed.
Parking and Contact Services
- On-street paid parking will be free throughout the day.
- The 311 citizen contact centre will be closed for full-service requests but will handle urgent calls.
Regular services will resume on Tuesday. To navigate the Thanksgiving Monday schedule smoothly, residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.
