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What’s Open and Closed in Winnipeg Over the Holidays
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day
As many people take time off from work, school, and everyday routines, many city services, retailers, and attractions are also taking a holiday break. Below is a clear breakdown of what’s open, closed, or operating with reduced hours in Winnipeg over the holidays.
Shopping Centres
Kildonan Place
- Closed December 25 and January 1
- Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Boxing Day: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Grant Park Shopping Centre
- Closed December 25 and January 1
- Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Boxing Day: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Outlet Collection Winnipeg
- Closed December 25
- Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- New Year’s Day: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Boxing Day: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
St. Vital Centre
- Closed December 25
- Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- New Year’s Day: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Boxing Day: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
CF Polo Park
- Closed December 25 and January 1
- Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Boxing Day: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Manitoba Liquor Marts
- December 24: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- December 25: Closed
- December 26: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- The True North Square location is closed on Boxing Day
- December 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- January 1: Closed
Museums & Attractions
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- Closed December 25, December 26, and January 1
Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq
- Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Open Boxing Day and New Year’s Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Manitoba Museum
- Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- Open Boxing Day and New Year’s Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Assiniboine Park Zoo
- Closed Christmas Day
- Open Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
City Services
Civic Offices
- Close at noon on December 24
- Closed December 25, December 26, and January 1
Garbage & Recycling
- No collection on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day
- Collection shifts one day later during holiday weeks
Winnipeg Transit
- Sunday schedule on December 25, December 26, and January 1
- Free service on December 31 starting at 7 p.m.
- Last buses leave downtown around 1:30 a.m.
Libraries
- December 24: Most branches open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Harvey Smith and Osborne branches close at 11:30 a.m.
- Closed December 25, December 26, and January 1
- December 31: Most branches open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Harvey Smith and Osborne close at 4 p.m.
Recreation & Leisure
Arenas
- All arenas close December 24
- Reopen January 2
- Ab McDonald Arena open for casual ice rentals December 27 to 30
Indoor Pools
- December 24: Close at 11:30 a.m.
- Closed December 25, December 26, December 31, and January 1
Fitness & Leisure Centres
- December 24: Close at 11:30 a.m.
- December 31: Close at 4 p.m.
- Closed December 25, December 26, and January 1
Animal Services & Cemeteries
Animal Services
- December 24: Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Adoptions available from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Closed December 25, December 26, and January 1
Cemeteries
- Brookside, Transcona, and St. Vital open 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on December 24 and 25
- Administration office closes at noon December 24
- Closed December 25, December 26, and January 1
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