As Easter approaches, residents of New Brunswick need to be aware of the varying schedules for businesses and public services over the weekend. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what’s open and closed during the Easter weekend.
Easter Weekend Overview for New Brunswick
Retail and Grocery Store Hours
- Friday, April 3:
- Shoppers Drug Mart locations remain open; hours vary.
- Sobeys, Real Atlantic Superstore, and Walmart will be closed.
- N.B. Liquor stores will be closed.
- Regent Mall (Fredericton), McAllister Place (Saint John), and Champlain Place (Dieppe) are closed.
- Saint John City Market is closed.
- Sunday, April 5:
- Shoppers Drug Mart locations open; hours vary.
- Sobeys, Real Atlantic Superstore, and Walmart remain closed.
- N.B. Liquor stores will be closed.
- Regent Mall, McAllister Place, and Champlain Place are closed.
- Saint John City Market is closed.
- Monday, April 6:
- Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations will be open.
- Sobeys, Real Atlantic Superstore, and Walmart will be operating.
- N.B. Liquor locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Regent Mall, McAllister Place, and Champlain Place will be open.
- The Saint John City Market operates from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Government Offices and Public Services
- Friday, April 3:
- Service Canada will be closed.
- Civic administrative offices in Saint John, Fredericton, and Moncton are closed.
- Saint John Transit, Fredericton Transit, and Codiac Transpo will not run.
- Service New Brunswick offices will be closed.
- Fredericton arenas and the indoor pool remain open.
- Public libraries across New Brunswick will be closed.
- Sunday, April 5:
- Saint John Transit will operate regularly, while Fredericton Transit and Codiac Transpo will not run.
- Public libraries will be closed.
- Monday, April 6:
- Service Canada and Service New Brunswick will be closed.
- Civic administrative offices will not be open.
- Fredericton Transit will operate hourly.
- Saint John Transit and Codiac Transpo will run regularly.
- Fredericton arenas and the indoor pool will be open.
- Public libraries will be closed.
Universities and Schools
- Friday, April 3: All schools and universities, including New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, New Brunswick Community College, Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick, the University of New Brunswick, St. Thomas University, and Mount Allison University, will be closed.
- Monday, April 6: Most schools and colleges will remain closed, except for Mount Allison University, which will have classes.
This Easter weekend, be sure to check local hours for specific businesses and public transit schedules before heading out. Plan accordingly to enjoy the holiday to the fullest in New Brunswick.
