What's open and closed on Victoria Day in the Halifax area

A look at what will be open and closed on Victoria Day in the Halifax area.

Holiday is not a designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia

CBC News · Posted: May 19, 2025 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hours ago

Two people are lying on deck chairs with their feet up. The Halifax Harbour and a large ship are in the background. — Some services in the Halifax area will operate with reduced hours on Monday. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press)

Although Victoria Day is not a general holiday or a designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia, some services will not be available Monday and others will operate with reduced hours.

Groceries

Most grocery stores, including Costco, Sobeys and Atlantic Superstore locations, will be open regular hours.

Liquor and beer

NSLC stores will be open.

Malls

Halifax Shopping Centre: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mic Mac Mall: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunnyside Mall: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Park Lane Mall: Open.
Bedford Place Mall: Open.

Transit

Halifax Transit buses will be operating on holiday schedules.

Alderney ferry service will provide holiday service. Woodside ferry service does not operate on weekends or holidays.

Parking

On-street paid parking will be free today.

Motorists are reminded to abide by posted signage.

Municipal services

Many recreation facilities will be closed on Monday.

The Sackville Sports Stadium will be open regular hours, with the fitness centre and some drop-in programs being offered. Registered programs will not be offered.

All branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed today.

The 311 call centre will be closed, but urgent calls can still be reported. Customer service centres will also be closed.