What's open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada?
Christmas Day 2025 falls on 25 December 2025.
Christmas Day is a near-total retail shutdown in Canada — most supermarkets, stores and banks close. Many pharmacies (Shoppers Drug Mart) and convenience stores stay open for limited hours.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shoppers Drug Mart 24h24/7 Duty 24-hour and designated holiday locations remain open for emergency pharmacy needs Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 shoppersdrugmart.ca |
Petro-Canada 24/724/7 Duty Highway and city gas stations open 24/7 on all statutory holidays Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 petro-canada.ca |
Health811 / Walk-in Urgent Clinics24/7 Duty Dial 811 free 24/7 to connect to registered nurses and open holiday clinics Editorial811 | Urgent Care & Clinics | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 ontario.ca |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 loblaws.ca |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 metro.ca |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 sobeys.com |
Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Reduced hours | 10:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 shoppersdrugmart.ca |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 canadiantire.ca |
Editorial | Retail & Shopping Malls | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 dollarama.com |
Editorial | Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 06:00–18:00 | 2025-12-20 timhortons.ca |
Most drive-thrus open 24/7; dining rooms may have reduced statutory holiday hours Editorial | Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 timhortons.ca |
Corporate post offices closed on statutory holidays; parcel lockers accessible 24/7 Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 canadapost-postescanada.ca |
Branches closed on statutory holidays; ATMs and RBC mobile banking available 24/7 Editorial | Banks & ATMs | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 rbcroyalbank.com |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 ttc.ca | |
| DIY, Garden & Home | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 canadiantire.ca |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada?
Christmas Day is a near-total retail shutdown in Canada — most supermarkets, stores and banks close. Many pharmacies (Shoppers Drug Mart) and convenience stores stay open for limited hours. Typically closed: supermarkets, retail, banks, government.
When is Christmas Day in 2025?
Christmas Day falls on 25 December 2025 (2025-12-25) in 2025.