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Boxing Day 2026 Store Hours in Canada

What's open and closed on Saturday, December 26, 2026

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Boxing Day 2026 is on Saturday, December 26, 2026. That's in 90 days.
Typically closed: Canada Post.
Many locations open with holiday hours: Shoppers Drug Mart, Starbucks, Tim Hortons.
Other stores vary by province and location. See the full list below.



Boxing Day on December 26 is one of the biggest shopping days of the year in Canada, with major sales at electronics, clothing and department stores. Whether stores are open depends on your province: most retailers open in Ontario and Western Canada, many Quebec stores open in the afternoon, while the Atlantic provinces treat it as a retail closing day.

Is it open on Boxing Day? Store by Store

Store Boxing Day 2026 Details
Adidas Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario and Western Canada, often with Boxing Day sale hours. Opens from 1 p.m. in much of Quebec; closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
Best Buy Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario and Western Canada, often with Boxing Day sale hours. Opens from 1 p.m. in much of Quebec; closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
Canada Post Closed Post offices are closed and there is no mail pickup or delivery on Boxing Day. Find a store ›
Canadian Tire Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario and Western Canada, often with Boxing Day sale hours. Opens from 1 p.m. in much of Quebec; closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
Costco Varies by Location Costco warehouses open on Boxing Day in provinces such as Ontario, but are closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
Dollarama Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario and Western Canada, often with Boxing Day sale hours. Opens from 1 p.m. in much of Quebec; closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
Home Depot Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario and Western Canada, often with Boxing Day sale hours. Opens from 1 p.m. in much of Quebec; closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
LCBO Varies by Location Most LCBO stores are closed on Boxing Day, although select locations may open. Call ahead. Find a store ›
No Frills Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario and Western Canada, often with Boxing Day sale hours. Opens from 1 p.m. in much of Quebec; closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
Nike Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario and Western Canada, often with Boxing Day sale hours. Opens from 1 p.m. in much of Quebec; closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
Shoppers Drug Mart Open - Holiday Hours Most locations open, often with holiday hours. In Atlantic Canada hours may be limited. Find a store ›
Sobeys Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario and Western Canada, often with Boxing Day sale hours. Opens from 1 p.m. in much of Quebec; closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
Staples Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario and Western Canada, often with Boxing Day sale hours. Opens from 1 p.m. in much of Quebec; closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
Starbucks Open - Holiday Hours Most cafés open, sometimes with shorter hours. Find a store ›
Tim Hortons Open - Holiday Hours Most restaurants open, sometimes with shorter hours. Find a store ›
Walmart Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario and Western Canada, often with Boxing Day sale hours. Opens from 1 p.m. in much of Quebec; closed in the Atlantic provinces. Find a store ›
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: September 27, 2026.



Boxing Day Store Rules by Province

Ontario: most major retailers, malls and grocery stores open on Boxing Day. LCBO stores are generally closed, although select locations may open.

Quebec: many retail stores can only open from 1 p.m. on December 26.

Western Canada: most stores and malls are open, many with special Boxing Day sale hours.

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador: Boxing Day is a designated retail closing day, so most shops and malls are closed. Sales usually start on December 27 instead.

Canada Post and banks are closed, and there is no mail delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Boxing Day 2026 in Canada?

Boxing Day 2026 in Canada falls on Saturday, December 26, 2026.

Are stores open on Boxing Day in Canada?

In Ontario and Western Canada, most stores and malls are open, often with Boxing Day sale hours. In Quebec, many stores open from 1 p.m. In Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador, most retail stores are closed.

Is Costco open on Boxing Day?

Costco warehouses open on Boxing Day in provinces such as Ontario, but are closed in the Atlantic provinces.

Is the LCBO open on Boxing Day?

Most LCBO stores are closed on Boxing Day, although select locations may open. Call your local store before going.

Does Canada Post deliver on Boxing Day?

No. Post offices are closed and there is no mail pickup or delivery on Boxing Day.

Other Upcoming Holidays in Canada

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