What's open and closed in Montreal during the holidays

Here’s a summary of what will be open and closed during the holiday season in Montreal:

Closed

• Most federal offices
• Canada Post services (Dec. 25, 26, and Jan. 1)
• Banks (Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 1, and 2)
• Most provincial offices, including Revenu Québec
• Most municipal offices, such as Accès Montréal counters and Montreal Municipal Court
• Ecocentres

Open

• SAQ and SAQ Express outlets (except Dec. 25, Jan. 1, and 2)
• SQDC outlets (except Dec. 25, Jan. 1, and 2)
• Most shopping malls (closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1)
• Public markets (closed Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 1, and 2)
• The Planetarium, Biodôme, Insectarium, Biosphere, and Botanical Gardens (closed Dec. 24, 25)
• Esplanade Tranquille skating rink in the Quartier des Spectacles
• Check local schedules for community centers, sports facilities, and libraries before heading out.

Transportation and Services

• STM: Holiday schedule on Dec. 25, 26, and Jan. 1, 2; adapted transit available with advance booking.
• RTL: Saturday schedule on Dec. 24, 26, 31, and Jan. 2; Sunday schedule on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
• STL: Saturday schedule on Dec. 24, 26, 31, and Jan. 2; reduced Sunday schedule on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
• REM: Sunday schedule on Dec. 25, 26, and Jan. 1.
• Exo: Sunday schedule on Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 1, and 2.

Other Notes

• Parking meters remain operational.
• Garbage, recycling, and other pick-ups scheduled for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 have been rescheduled. Check your borough's website for specific details.