What's open on Victoria Day 2026 in Canada?
Victoria Day 2026 falls on 18 May 2026.
Victoria Day, the Monday before 25 May, is the unofficial start of the Canadian summer. Banks and offices close; garden centres, hardware stores and supermarkets do big trade.
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 |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 loblaws.ca |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 metro.ca |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 sobeys.com |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 shoppersdrugmart.ca |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 canadiantire.ca |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 dollarama.com |
Estimate | Restaurants & Cafes | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 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 Victoria Day 2026 in Canada?
Victoria Day, the Monday before 25 May, is the unofficial start of the Canadian summer. Banks and offices close; garden centres, hardware stores and supermarkets do big trade. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is Victoria Day in 2026?
Victoria Day falls on 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18) in 2026.