MONTREAL, October 8, 2026 â Thanksgiving Monday will bring closures to banks, government offices and postal services across Montreal on October 12, but grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping malls and several major attractions are expected to remain open during the long weekend.
Walmart Thanksgiving 2026: Montreal Store Hours
Walmart stores across Montreal are expected to remain open on Thanksgiving Monday, October 12, 2026. Several locations have been listed with holiday operating hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., making them an option for last-minute groceries, household essentials and holiday shopping.
The following six locations and hours appear in the available store information:
- Walmart MarchĂŠ Central: 951 Rue du MarchĂŠ Central â 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Walmart Saint-Laurent: 3820 Boulevard de la CĂ´te-Vertu â 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Walmart Saint-LĂŠonard: 7445 Boulevard Langelier â 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Walmart Pointe-Claire: 195 Boulevard Hymus â 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Walmart DĂŠcarie: 5400 Rue Jean-Talon Ouest â 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Walmart Hochelaga: 3121 Avenue de Granby â 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
These listed holiday hours should be reconfirmed before travelling. Customers can check Walmart Canada’s official store directory for location-specific information.
Costco, IGA, Metro, Maxi, Super C and Provigo Thanksgiving Hours
Quebec permits supermarkets and other retail stores to operate on Thanksgiving Monday. However, individual businesses may follow regular hours, reduced holiday schedules or close at their discretion.
- Costco: Quebec warehouses may operate on Thanksgiving, unlike locations closed elsewhere in Canada. Individual warehouse hours require confirmation.
- IGA: Most supermarkets are expected to open, although holiday hours may vary.
- Metro: Many locations are expected to operate, potentially with adjusted hours.
- Maxi: Stores are generally expected to remain open.
- Super C: Most locations are expected to open, subject to individual schedules.
- Provigo: Holiday opening hours depend on the store.
Costco Montreal: The warehouse at 300 Rue Bridge normally lists Monday hours of 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. These are regular hours, not a confirmed Thanksgiving schedule.
Jean-Talon Market and Atwater Market are also expected to welcome shoppers, although individual vendors may operate on shorter schedules.
Dollarama, Canadian Tire, Pharmacies and Shopping Malls
Residents looking for household supplies, medication or shopping options should find several businesses operating across Greater Montreal on October 12.
- Dollarama: Stores are permitted to open, with hours varying by location.
- Canadian Tire: Many branches may open, although individual holiday schedules should be checked.
- Jean Coutu: Many pharmacies are expected to remain open. Prescription-counter hours may differ.
- Pharmaprix: Many locations are expected to operate, with possible adjustments to pharmacy services.
- Montreal Eaton Centre: Expected to welcome shoppers; verify the centre’s holiday schedule.
- Rockland Centre: Expected to open, subject to retailer-specific hours.
- Carrefour Laval: Expected to operate, with individual stores potentially following different schedules.
DĂŠpanneurs, gas stations, restaurants and bars are also generally permitted to operate on Thanksgiving Monday.
Shopping reminder: Store hours can differ even between branches of the same chain. Customers should check official location listings before making a special trip on October 12.
Thanksgiving, known as Action de grâce in Quebec, is a statutory holiday. While many public services will close, most retailers are permitted to operate. However, reduced business hours and public transportation changes could affect residents planning shopping trips, family gatherings or travel across Greater Montreal.
Here is what’s open, what’s closed and which services will operate differently on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Montreal Thanksgiving 2026: Full List of Closures
Several financial, postal and government services will be unavailable on Thanksgiving Monday.
- Banks and credit unions: Most branches closed, including caisses populaires.
- Canada Post: No regular mail collection or delivery.
- Service Canada: Federal service centres and passport offices closed.
- SAAQ: Quebec automobile insurance service centres closed.
- Municipal offices: Accès MontrÊal locations and permit counters closed.
- Public libraries: Most closed; exceptions depend on the borough.
- Ecocentres: Closed.
- SAQ: Most branches closed, with selected exceptions.
Residents requiring in-person government services should complete urgent appointments before the long weekend. Most affected offices are expected to reopen Tuesday, October 13.
Grocery Stores, Pharmacies and Shopping Malls
Most supermarkets, pharmacies, dĂŠpanneurs and gas stations are expected to remain open, although individual businesses may reduce their operating hours.
Major shopping destinations expected to open include the Montreal Eaton Centre, Rockland Centre and Carrefour Laval. Individual retailers may follow different schedules.
Jean-Talon Market and Atwater Market are also expected to operate, although some vendors may close earlier than usual.
Customers visiting Costco, Walmart, IGA, Metro, Maxi or Super C should confirm their preferred location’s holiday hours before travelling.
SAQ and SQDC Thanksgiving Opening Hours
Alcohol purchases may require advance planning. Most SAQ branches are expected to close, although selected locations may remain open.
For example, the SAQ branch at 875 Avenue Carson in Dorval lists a Thanksgiving closure, while the Brossard branch at 1005 Boulevard du Quartier lists special hours from noon to 6 p.m.
SQDC stores are generally expected to remain open, subject to individual branch schedules.
Residents hosting Thanksgiving dinner should verify availability rather than assume their nearest alcohol retailer will operate.
STM, Exo, STL and RTL Holiday Transit Schedules
Public transportation will continue across Greater Montreal, but several networks will operate with reduced frequencies.
- STM: Buses and metro services will follow modified holiday schedules.
- Exo buses: Saturday schedules will apply.
- Exo trains: Timetables vary by line, including Sunday service on Vaudreuil/Hudson and weekend service on Saint-JĂŠrĂ´me.
- STL Laval: Saturday schedules will apply.
- RTL Longueuil: Holiday service adjustments are expected.
- Paratransit: Modified service arrangements may apply.
Passengers should check departures through the STM website, Chrono app or their transit operator before travelling. Previous Montreal REM weekend service changes illustrate how adjusted timetables can affect travel plans.
Garbage Collection, Parking and Montreal 311
Despite municipal office closures, scheduled garbage, recycling, compost, bulky-item and green-waste collections will continue.
The City of Montreal’s official holiday schedule provides information about municipal services and borough-specific arrangements.
Montreal’s 311 information service will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ecocentres and municipal court service counters will close, although certain custody-related proceedings may continue.
Parking meters and posted restrictions remain enforceable. Drivers should not assume that statutory holidays automatically mean free parking.
Montreal Attractions Open on October 12
Several family attractions are expected to welcome visitors during Thanksgiving Monday, including:
- Montreal BiodĂ´me
- Montreal Botanical Garden
- Montreal Insectarium
- Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium
- Montreal Biosphère
Movie theatres, restaurants and bars are also expected to operate, although independent establishments may set different hours.
La Ronde has a special Thanksgiving Monday Fright Fest opening planned. Visitors should confirm operating hours and ticket availability before arriving.
Quebec Thanksgiving Holiday Pay Rules
Thanksgiving is a paid statutory holiday for eligible Quebec employees, including qualifying part-time workers.
Employees required to work may receive their regular wages plus statutory holiday compensation or a paid compensatory day off, depending on applicable employment rules.
As with other Canadian statutory holidays, service changes can extend beyond shopping and transit. Residents planning trips should also consider how airport passport checks and international travel procedures may affect journeys abroad, although those UK procedures are unrelated to Montreal’s holiday closures.
Residents should complete essential banking and government errands by Friday, October 9, and check individual store hours and transit schedules before Monday. Most affected services are expected to resume regular operations Tuesday, October 13.
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