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Remembrance Day 2026 Store Hours in Canada

What's open and closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Remembrance Day 2026 is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. That's in 45 days.
Typically closed: Canada Post.
Typically open: LCBO, Shoppers Drug Mart, Starbucks, Tim Hortons.
Other stores vary by province and location. See the full list below.



Remembrance Day on November 11 honours those who served in Canada's armed forces. Whether stores are open depends almost entirely on the province: in Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada most stores keep normal hours, while the Atlantic provinces close most retail and Manitoba keeps stores closed until 1 p.m.

Is it open on Remembrance Day? Store by Store

Store Remembrance Day 2026 Details
Adidas Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
Best Buy Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
Canada Post Closed Post offices are closed and there is no regular mail collection or delivery on Remembrance Day. Find a store ›
Canadian Tire Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
Costco Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
Dollarama Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
Home Depot Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
LCBO Open Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, so LCBO stores usually keep regular hours. Find a store ›
No Frills Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
Nike Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
Shoppers Drug Mart Open Most locations open. Pharmacies are exempt from many provincial closing rules, but hours may differ in Atlantic Canada and Manitoba. Find a store ›
Sobeys Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
Staples Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
Starbucks Open Most cafés open. In provinces with closing rules, some locations may open later. Find a store ›
Tim Hortons Open Most restaurants open. In provinces with closing rules, some locations may open later. Find a store ›
Walmart Varies by Location Open in most of Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada. Closed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland and Labrador; opens after 1 p.m. in Manitoba. Find a store ›
Status shows the typical pattern for each chain. Individual stores may differ. Last reviewed: September 27, 2026.



Remembrance Day Store Rules by Province

Ontario and Quebec: Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday, so most stores and malls keep their regular hours. Some municipalities may delay store openings in the morning.

British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan: retailers are allowed to open, so most stores and malls are open.

Manitoba: most retail businesses must stay closed between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., so many stores open at 1 p.m.

Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador: Remembrance Day is a retail closing day, so malls, big-box stores and grocery stores are generally closed. Drugstores and very small shops may be exempt.

Across Canada, banks and post offices are closed, and there is no regular mail delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Remembrance Day 2026 in Canada?

Remembrance Day 2026 in Canada falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Are stores open on Remembrance Day in Ontario?

Yes. Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, so most stores and malls keep their regular hours, although some cities may delay morning openings.

Is Canada Post open on Remembrance Day?

No. Post offices are closed and there is no regular mail delivery on November 11.

Are stores closed on Remembrance Day in Nova Scotia?

Yes. Under Nova Scotia's Remembrance Day Act, most retail businesses, including malls, big-box stores and grocery stores, must close. Drugstores and very small shops are among the exceptions.

What time do stores open on Remembrance Day in Manitoba?

Most retail businesses in Manitoba cannot open between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., so many stores open at 1 p.m.

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