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- Here's a short list of what's open and what's closed on Labour Day in Montreal.
- If you're heading out, make sure to call ahead to your destination to inquire about reduced hours.
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Yes, it's a long weekend! Three uninterrupted days to relax, have fun, and not think for two seconds about things like school or work, or other responsibilities until Tuesday morning. Not to be too depressing but it will be six weeks before we get another official long weekend.
But let's focus on the positive! This is usually one of the summer weekends that people are trying to pack in their last days of camping or chalet time. But if you're planning to stay in the city it's good to know what's open and what's closed so you can plan out your Labour Day weekend.
Labour Day falls on Monday, September 2 this year. The good news is the city doesn't stop being its fun self. There are still a ton of things to do. Most of Montreal's museums are all open if you're looking for a little culture. As are the beaches, La Ronde and the casino.
And phew, the majority of SAQ express locations are also open so you don't have to stock up on alcohol today.
If you're planning to get around the city by public transit, double-check the schedule as the STM operates on holiday schedules and it might impact your normal route. Check out their website here.
If you're planning to hit any stores or eat at a restaurant, it's best to call first to check hours. So let's take a look at what's open.
SAQ Express stores will have normal hours. But all but three SAQ classic stores will be closed.
311, the city of Montreal’s information hotline
Hospitals and emergency services
Dépanneurs and pharmacies
Most bars and clubs
Some restaurants (this can really be hit and miss as a lot of restaurants aren't open Mondays anyway so make sure to call) and pubs
Hotels & resorts
Small grocery stores (less than 4,037-sq-ft in size)
Swimming pools and sports centres remain open with reduced hours
Cinemas
Montreal Casino (the business that never sleeps)
La Ronde
Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal’s museum of history and archeology
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
What's open continued...
Montreal Botanical Gardens and the Gardens of Light
Montreal Science Centre and IMAX Theatre
Montreal Planetarium
Public and farmers’ markets (like Atwater and Jean-Talon)
Marché Bonsecours
Parking meters (yep you will still have to pay)
Garbage and recycling pickups stay on schedule (there are isolated exceptions)
READ MORE: IGA Stores In Quebec Are Now Inviting Customers To Bring Their Own Reusable Containers
And here's what's closed:
Banks
City of Montreal offices, also Quebec provincial and Canadian federal offices
Municipal courthouses and borough offices
Shopping malls and retail stores
Postal service and Canada Post post office
What's closed continued...
Large grocery stores and supermarkets
Montreal Aquatic Complex, (open over Labour Day weekend, closed Labour Day)
Montreal Biodome (closed until December 2019)
Montreal Insectarium (closed for renovations until 2020)
Whether you plan to pack your Monday full of things to do or just chill out at home, enjoy your last free days of summer this Labour Day long weekend!
