Halifax will observe several schedule changes and service closures on Monday, October 13, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. While Thanksgiving is not a statutory holiday in Atlantic Canada, many businesses will be affected as families come together for the occasion.
Retail and Grocery Store Closures
Most grocery stores in Halifax will close their doors on Monday. However, the Dartmouth Meat Market will be open, potentially with holiday hours. Here’s a summary of retail operations:
- Most grocery stores: Closed
- Dartmouth Meat Market: Open
- Drug stores: Most remain open
- NSLC stores: Closed
- Halifax Shopping Centre: Closed
- Mic Mac Mall: Closed
- Sunnyside Mall: Closed
Recreation and Municipal Services
Municipally operated recreation facilities will largely be closed. Notably, the Sackville Sports Stadium will continue operating on the holiday. Other municipal services include:
- City’s 311 contact center: Closed, only accepts urgent calls
- Regular service resumes: Tuesday, October 14
Waste Management Schedule
The waste collection schedule will also be affected. On Monday, there will be no curbside collection for green bins, recycling, or garbage. Both the Otter Lake waste management facility and the municipal recycling facility will not operate.
Transit Services
Transit services in Halifax will run on a holiday schedule. Details include:
- First Alderney ferry trip: 7:30 a.m. from Alderney terminal
- Last Alderney ferry trip: 11:45 p.m. departing from Halifax terminal
- Woodside ferry: Not operating on October 13
Halifax Public Library and Parking
All branches of the Halifax Public Library will be closed on Monday. However, on-street paid parking will be free throughout the holiday.
Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly as they navigate the holiday schedule changes and service closures in Halifax this Thanksgiving.
