What’s Closed in Winnipeg on Labour Day (September 1, 2025) — And What’s Still Open

Published August 30, 2025 | Updated as of August 30

Labour Day lands on Monday, September 1, 2025, and plenty of people are already planning how to spend the long weekend. To make it easier, here’s a quick guide to what’s closed in Winnipeg on Labour Day — and what’s staying open if you’re looking for things to do or places to shop.

Government & Public Services

• Civic, provincial, and federal offices: Closed for the holiday.
• Canada Post / mail delivery: No delivery, and counters won’t be open (though some inside businesses might be if the store itself is open).

Recycling, Garbage & Depots

• Regular pickup: Garbage, recycling, and yard waste as usual.
• Brady Road Landfill (commercial): Open 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Brady 4R Depot: Open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Pacific and Panet 4R Depots: Closed.

Transit

Winnipeg Transit buses will run on a Sunday schedule. The fall schedule starts August 31.

Libraries & Leisure Centres

• Winnipeg Public Libraries: Closed Aug 31 and Sept 1. Online services available.
• Indoor pools & fitness/leisure centres: Closed.

Outdoor Pools & Parks

• Outdoor pools, spray pads: Open (weather permitting).
• Wading pools: A few open Sept 1 — Central Park, Dakota Park, McKittrick Park, and St. John’s Park.

Shopping Malls

Hours are shorter but malls are open:

• Outlet Collection, CF Polo Park, St. Vital, Kildonan Place, Garden City: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Grant Park: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Grocery Stores & Retail

Labour Day Store Hours – Winnipeg (Sept 1, 2025)

• Co-Op stores: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Costco: Closed
• Home Depot: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• IKEA: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Manitoba Liquor Marts: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Rona / Lowe’s: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Safeway/Sobeys: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Walmart, Superstore, Save-on-Foods: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Pharmacies

Shoppers Drug Mart: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Cemeteries

• Brookside, Transcona, St. Vital cemeteries: Grounds open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Brookside office closed).

Golf Courses

Canoe Club, Crescent Drive, Kildonan Park, Windsor Park: Open (weather permitting).

Museums, Parks & Attractions

• Canadian Museum for Human Rights: Closed.
• Manitoba Children’s Museum: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Manitoba Museum: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Royal Aviation Museum: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Assiniboine Park Zoo / The Leaf: Regular hours.
• FortWhyte Alive: Open as usual.

A Few Holiday Tips

• Need to shop? Big stores like Walmart and Superstore are open, but Costco is closed.
• Pharmacy runs: Shoppers is open all day.
• Outdoor time: Pools, spray pads, and golf courses are great if the weather holds.
• Indoor fun: Museums like the Manitoba Museum or Children’s Museum are open.

For anyone planning ahead, knowing what’s closed in Winnipeg on Labour Day saves a lot of hassle. With some closures and lots of options still open, it’s easy to make the most of the holiday.