Before celebrating Jesus’ resurrection on Easter, Christians commemorate his crucifixion and death on this day. The Crucifixion Sunset on April 18 this year, and many Christians will observe the day through prayer and fasting.
Good Friday this year is April 18, with a massive closure throughout Canada. Although it is not a federal holiday, most provinces celebrate it as a legal holiday.
According to reports, most services (such as banks, libraries, shopping centers and government offices) will be closed, while others will remain open, such as large museums and some grocery stores.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Canada?
A legal holiday was announced in every Canadian province and territory except Quebec, which was observed to a lesser extent.
Although Good Friday is not a federal holiday, it is a religious anniversary, so the closure of stores may change a lot. A wonderful Friday was observed during the public holiday. According to Timeanddate’s report, the public has one day off and most businesses and schools are closed. This indicates that banks, shopping malls and government buildings have been closed. Even though Easter Monday is not a provincial holiday, it is still a federal and local holiday, so venues like the Canadian Post and the Ottawa Public Library won’t be open.
According to Ottawa Citizens and Toronto City News, the following lists what opens and closes throughout the Canadian weekend throughout the Easter weekend:
Supermarkets, shopping centers, etc.:
- All shopping malls are closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. However, on Saturday and Monday, the shopping malls will be open.
- On Good Friday and Easter Sunday, all grocery stores will be closed; however, on Saturday and Easter Monday, they will be open.
- LCBO and beer shops will be open on Saturday but will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
- Good Friday and Easter Sunday will see most large chain grocery stores closures, although some will remain open. For information on business hours, please contact your nearby grocer.
Delivery of email:
On Easter Monday and Good Friday, Canada Post will not deliver mail.
Tourist attractions:
- The Ontario Art Gallery is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Casa Loma is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- CN Tower opens from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Ripley’s Canadian Aquarium operates from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- The Royal Museum of Ontario is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- The Toronto Zoo is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
shopping center:
- Dufferin Mall is closed on Friday or Sunday.
- CF Fairview Shopping Center: Closed on Friday and Sunday.
- Closed Friday and Sunday in downtown Scarborough.
- CF on Friday and Sunday is closed in Sheway Gardens.
- The CF at Don Mills store is closed on Friday and Sunday.
- CF Toronto Eaton Center is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
- Yorkdale: While some restaurants and cinemas will be open, it will be closed on Friday and Sunday.
Serve:
- On Friday and Sunday, most banks will be closed.
- There will be no Canadian Post pickup or delivery on Friday and Monday.
- Government offices will be closed on Friday and Monday.
- The Toronto Public Library branch library will be closed.
Garbage and recycling:
- On Friday and Monday, there will be no bulky items, recycling, curbside green bins or garbage collected. Friday’s pickup truck will take place on Saturday. Tuesday is when you are picked up on Monday. All other collections will be postponed for one day for the rest of the week.
- Green bins, bulky items and multi-resident recycling containers will not be collected on Friday or Monday.
- On Friday and Monday, waste facility landfills will be open.
museum:
Open throughout the weekend (including Good Friday and Easter Monday):
- Canadian Museum of Nature
- Canadian Museum of Agriculture and Food (pre-ticket required)
- Canadian Museum of Science and Technology
- Air Canada and Space Museum
- Canadian War Museum
- Canadian History Museum
- National Gallery of Canada
Closed on Friday and Monday:
- Museums run by Ottawa
- Schenkman Art Center
- Ziwu Theater
- Ottawa City Archives
- Some urban art galleries
FAQ
Is Good Friday a federal holiday in Canada?
No, it’s not a federal holiday, but a statutory holiday in most provinces, which means many businesses will remain closed.
Will grocery stores and shopping malls open on Good Friday?
Most major grocery stores and shopping malls will be closed on Good Friday, but some locations may still be inspected locally.
