Quebec's National Day Operation Status: Open or Closed?
Celebrating Quebec: Navigating the June 24 Holiday
Get ready for Quebec's national holiday on June 24, 2025! Here's a lowdown on what to expect regarding commercial establishments, municipal services, transportation, museums, parks, and cinemas within Montreal and Quebec cities:
Closed for Business
- The majority of shopping malls and big-box stores, including popular names like CF Fairview Pointe-Claire, Carrefour Angrignon, Eaton Centre, IKEA, Winners, Home Sense, and Canadian Tire, will shut their doors on the day[1][2][3].
- As for grocery stores, some may be open but with limited or altered hours[3]. Luckily, most pharmacies and gas stations from major chains remain operational, even though their hours might vary[1]. You'll also find some smaller grocery stores and dépanneurs in central areas open, though they may close earlier than usual.[1]
Administrative Halt
Prepare for administrative offices and services like Bureaux Accès Montréal (BAM), licensing counters, municipal courts, libraries, Canada Post offices, Revenue Quebec, and Service Canada to be closed on June 24[2][3][4]. Remember, however, that online municipal services continue to be accessible[2].
Modified Transportation
On June 24, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will run on a holiday schedule[1][3], and EXO buses will operate on a Saturday schedule for buses and a Sunday schedule for trains[3]. Regarding waste collection, good news—it continues as usual on June 24[1][3].
Cultural Activities
- Museum enthusiasts can visit Espace pour la Vie museums — Biodôme, Insectarium, Botanical Garden, Planetarium, and Biosphère — all open for regular business[1][3].
- Public markets, like Atwater, Jean-Talon, and Maisonneuve, are open but may have adjusted hours[1][3].
- Ecocentres operate on summer schedules and remain open[3].
- Parks are generally open, playing host to many events and celebrations happening province-wide[5].
Closed Doors for Entertainment
Libraries will be closed on June 24[2][3], while cinemas aren't explicitly mentioned among the closures. Given that many commercial establishments are closed and no specific notes on cinemas, it's reasonable to assume that cinemas may either operate with limited hours or under holiday hours[1][2][3][4][5].
In summary, Quebec's national holiday, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, brings about closures in government offices, large retail stores, banks, and libraries, while essential services like public transit, municipal waste collection, and some grocery and pharmacy outlets remain operational, often with modified hours. In contrast, cultural and natural attraction sites such as museums and public markets continue to cater to visitors with normal or slightly reduced hours, accommodating the many events and festivities marking the holiday[1][2][3][4][5].
- Despite the majority of French shopping malls and stores like CF Fairview Pointe-Claire and Eaton Centre closing on June 24, 2025, some grocery stores, pharmacies, and dépanneurs may still be open with limited or altered hours.
- On June 24, transportation services like the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and EXO buses will run on modified schedules, while parks and most Espace pour la Vie museums will be open for visitors.
- Lifestyle activities such as shopping and entertainment might have altered availability on Quebec's national holiday, with cinemas possibly operating on holiday hours, though specific information may not be available for all establishments.
