The weekend is just around the corner, and the best part? It’s an extra-long one!
Easter weekend is officially here, which means holiday hours are in effect. Before you head out, take a look at our guide to what’s open and closed in Montreal this Good Friday and Easter Monday.
What’s Open on Good Friday
- Grocery stores & Pharmacies: Regular hours.
- Shopping Centres: Most malls remain open.
- SAQ & SQDC: Most locations are open (unless located inside a closed mall).
- Public Transit: The STM will run on a holiday schedule.
- Espace pour la vie: All museums (Biodôme, Biosphère, etc.) are open.
- Other: Dépanneurs, gas stations, restaurants, bars, and Écocentres (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
What’s Closed on Good Friday
- Banks and Caisses populaires.
- Canada Post (no collection or delivery).
- Government Offices: SAAQ, Service Canada, and other provincial/federal counters.
What’s Open on Easter Monday
- Retail: Shopping centres, grocery stores, pharmacies, and dépanneurs.
- Banks: Most bank branches reopen on Monday (unlike Friday).
- Liquor & Cannabis: The SAQ and SQDC.
- Services: Garbage, recycling, and compost collection will follow the regular schedule.
- Leisure: Restaurants, bars, gas stations, and Espace pour la vie.
What’s Closed on Easter Monday
- Post Offices: Canada Post remains closed.
- Government Offices: SAAQ and Service Canada.
- Justice: Montreal Municipal Court.