What’s Open and Closed in Winnipeg on New Year’s Day 2025

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What’s Open and Closed in Winnipeg on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2024

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to plan your activities around Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Winnipeg. Whether you’re looking to shop, visit a museum, or just enjoy some leisure time, here’s a handy guide to what’s open and closed during these festive days.

Civic Services

  • New Year’s Day: All City of Winnipeg civic offices will be closed.
  • Garbage/Recycling Collection: No collection services will be available on New Year’s Day. If your collection day falls on New Year’s Day, please put your carts out one day later

Public Transportation

  • New Year’s Day: Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.

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What’s Open and Closed in Winnipeg on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2024

As the first day of 2025 approaches, itโ€™s good to know whatโ€™s open and closed around Winnipeg on New Yearโ€™s Day. Whether you’re planning to celebrate, shop, or relax, here’s a guide to help you navigate the holiday.Civic Services

  • New Year’s Day: All City of Winnipeg civic offices will be closed.
  • Garbage/Recycling Collection: If your collection day falls on or after the holiday, please put your carts out one day later during these two weeks only.

Public Transportation

  • New Year’s Day: Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Libraries

  • New Year’s Day: All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed.

Recreation and Leisure

  • New Year’s Day: Indoor pools, fitness, and leisure centres will be closed.

Shopping Malls

  • New Year’s Day:
    • Kildonan Place: Closed
    • Grant Park: Closed
    • Outlet Collection Winnipeg: 11:00 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM
    • St. Vital Centre: 11:00 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM
    • Polo Park: 11:00 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM
    • Garden City Shopping Centre: Closed

Grocery Stores and Retailers

  • New Year’s Day:
    • Costco: Closed
    • Home Depot: Closed
    • IKEA: 10:00 AM โ€“ Closed
    • Manitoba Liquor Marts: Closed
    • Rona: Closed
    • Safeway/Sobeys: Closed
    • Superstore: Closed
    • Walmart: 9:00am โ€“ 9:00pm

Attractions

  • New Year’s Day:
    • Assiniboine Park Zoo: 9:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM
    • Canadian Museum for Human Rights: Closed
    • The Leaf Biomes: 9:00 AM โ€“ 9:00 PM
    • Manitoba Museum: 9:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM
    • Winnipeg Art Gallery: 11:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM
    • The Forks: 7:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 PM
      Select tenants may choose to open earlier or close later at their discretion

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