The Easter long weekend is upon us, which means many workers will have some time off over the coming days. Malls, big-box stores, and most grocery stores will be closed on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, and Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, but open on Saturday, April 19, 2025, and Monday, April 21, 2025. Some drug stores and smaller grocery stores will be open, although their hours may vary. NB Liquor and Cannabis NB corporate stores will be closed on both Friday and Sunday and have reduced hours on Monday.
Federal, provincial, and municipal government offices will be closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday, including Service New Brunswick locations that are typically open on Saturdays. All public library locations throughout New Brunswick will also be closed on Friday, Sunday, and Monday. Canada Post offices are closed on Friday and Monday, meaning no mail delivery on those days. Private sector post offices may have different hours.
Codiac Transpo will not be operating on Good Friday or Easter Sunday but will have regular service for the rest of the long weekend. If you are unsure if something is open or operating this weekend, it is best to call ahead.
Meanwhile, in Winnipeg, city services will also see closures. All civic offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, but recycling and garbage collection will proceed as scheduled for those with Friday or Monday as their collection day. Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule for Good Friday.
All Winnipeg library branches will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, with regular hours returning on Saturday. On Monday, select branches will be open from 1-5 p.m., including Millennium, Bill and Helen Norrie, and others. The Brady Road landfill will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Monday for commercial customers only, while normal operating hours apply for Saturday and Sunday.
Indoor pools and fitness centers will be closed on Good Friday, with some exceptions for specific facilities. Regular hours return on Saturday, while all pools will be closed on Monday, except for a few select locations. The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Good Friday and Monday but will operate regular hours on Saturday and Sunday.
As for shopping, Liquor Marts will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Good Friday, with regular hours resuming on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Malls such as Polo Park and Kildonan Place will have varying hours, with most closing on Easter Sunday.
In Guelph, the Easter long weekend brings its own set of closures. City Hall and administrative buildings will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, along with various public facilities like the Ontario Court of Justice and Guelph Public Library branches, except for the West End branch, which will open on Monday.
Guelph Transit will run on an on-demand schedule throughout the city on Good Friday, except for Route 99 Mainline, which will run every 30 minutes. Most grocery stores will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, with a few exceptions for local markets and specialty stores.
In Belleville, both Belleville and Quinte Transit will not be running on Good Friday but will operate normally on Easter Monday. Belleville City Hall will be closed on both holidays, while Quinte West City Hall will be closed on Friday but open on Monday.
The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre will be fully closed on Good Friday, with a special schedule for Saturday and Sunday. Public health offices will be closed from Good Friday through Easter Monday, reopening on Tuesday.
Similar to other regions, grocery stores like Walmart and No Frills will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday but will operate during regular hours on Saturday and Monday. LCBO locations will also be closed on these holidays, with reduced hours on Monday.
Overall, the Easter long weekend brings a mix of closures and modified hours for various services across different regions. Whether you're planning to shop, visit local attractions, or enjoy some time off, it's essential to check in advance to avoid any surprises.
