Remembrance Day 2024 is coming up soon, and you might be wondering how the holiday will affect your plans on November 11 in Montreal.
The national holiday is a time for Canadians to take a moment to reflect and and honour the sacrifices of veterans who served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping efforts. The tradition of wearing a poppy in November has become a national symbol of respect and remembrance.
While Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday in Quebec, it is recognized as a federal holiday for public service employees and federally regulated businesses such as banks, postal services and more. This means most private businesses in Montreal stay open, although some may have adjusted hours or pause briefly at 11 a.m. for the customary moment of silence.
If you’re curious about what’s open and closed in Montreal or which services might have different hours on Remembrance Day 2024, here’s what you need to know for this coming Monday, November 11.
Groceries & shopping
As grocery and retail in Quebec are not federally regulated industries, most grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping malls and other retail stores will be open and following normal business hours.
It’s always a good idea to check your local store’s hours before heading out, but you shouldn’t have any trouble getting your usual shopping done on Monday.
Liquor & cannabis
SAQ: Most locations will remain open on Monday, although many will open late at 12 p.m. You can check your local store’s hours on the SAQ website here.
SQDC: Most stores will remain open for their regular opening hours, although it’s always safe to check your location on the SQDC website here before heading out.
Public services
Banks: Most banks will be closed.
Canada Post: Closed on Monday, with no collection or delivery of mail. However, privately owned post offices will be open according to the hours of the business they’re located in.
Public transit: The STM will operate as usual.
Service Canada: Service Canada locations will be closed, as will passport offices, CRA contact centres and other federal government services.
