As the Easter break approaches, it’s essential to know what’s open and closed during this time. The holiday spans from Friday, April 3, to Monday, April 6. Here is a comprehensive overview of the operating hours for various services and establishments.
Easter Break Schedule: What’s Open and Closed?
Friday, April 3 – Good Friday
Many services will be available, including:
- Grocery stores
- Pharmacies
- Restaurants
- Bars
- SAQ branches
- SQDC branches
- Shopping centers
- Retail businesses
- Convenience stores and gas stations
- Bio-Dome, Biosphere, Insectarium, Botanical Garden, and Planetarium
- Ecocentres
- Garbage collection services will continue as scheduled
However, the following will be closed:
- Banks and credit unions
- Municipal courts
- Access Montreal offices and permit counters
- Federal and provincial service points
Sunday, April 5 – Easter Sunday
The following establishments will operate:
- Pharmacies
- Small food retailers
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Convenience stores
- Bio-Dome, Biosphere, Insectarium, Botanical Garden, and Planetarium
- SAQ branches (Classic and Express)
- Garbage collection services will continue
Notably, the following will be closed:
- Ecocentres
- Large grocery stores
- Shopping centers
- Retail businesses
- SAQ branches (Selection, Deposit, and Signature)
- SQDC branches
Monday, April 6 – Easter Monday
On this holiday, many services will reopen, including:
- Grocery stores
- Pharmacies
- Restaurants
- Bars
- SAQ branches
- SQDC branches
- Shopping centers
- Retail businesses
- Convenience stores and gas stations
- Bio-Dome, Biosphere, Insectarium, Botanical Garden, and Planetarium
- Ecocentres
- Garbage collection services will continue
The following will be closed:
- Banks and credit unions
- Municipal courts
- Access Montreal offices and permit counters
- Canada Post locations
- Ecocentres
- Federal and provincial service points
It’s recommended to check ahead with your destination via the internet or by phone during the holiday period. This ensures you have the latest information on operating hours and can plan your visits accordingly.
