Here’s what’s open and what’s closed Victoria Day long weekend 2023. Also known as May Long Weekend, Victoria Day is a federal Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the last Monday on or before May 24, in honour of both Queen Victoria’s birthday.

It’s one of the most popular long weekends of the Summer.


Shopping Malls

Outlet Collection Winnipeg Monday, May 22: 11:00am – 6:00pm
CF Polo Park Monday, May 22: 11:00am – 6:00pm
St. Vital Shopping Centre Monday, May 22: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Kildonan Place Monday, May 22: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Grant Park Shopping Centre Monday, May 22: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Garden City Shopping Centre Monday, May 22: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Grocery Stores & Retailers

Costco Monday, May 22: Closed
Manitoba Liquor Marts Monday, May 22: 11:00am – 6:00pm (Most Locations)
Walmart Monday, May 22: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Superstore Monday, May 22: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Safeway/Sobeys Monday, May 22: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Home Depot Monday, May 22: 7:00am – 9:00pm
Rona Monday, May 22: 7:00am – 9:00pm
IKEA Monday, May 22: 10:00am – 6:00pm

U.S. Shopping

Columbia Mall
(Grand Forks, ND)
Saturday, May 20: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday, May 21: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Monday, May 22: 10:00am – 9:00pm
West Acres Mall
(Fargo, ND)
Saturday, May 20: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday, May 21: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Monday, May 22: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Costco
(Fargo, ND)
Saturday, May 20: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sunday, May 21: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Monday, May 22: 10:00am – 8:30pm
Mall of America
(Bloomington, MN)
Saturday, May 20: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday, May 21: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Monday, May 22: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Albertville Premium Outlets
(Albertville, MN)
Saturday, May 20: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday, May 21: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Monday, May 22: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Twin Cities Premium Outlets
(Eagan, MN)
Saturday, May 20: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday, May 21: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Monday, May 22: 10:00am – 8:00pm

All City of Winnipeg civic offices are closed.

Recycling/Garbage/Yard Waste Collection

Recycling, garbage, and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled for those with Monday as their collection day.

Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill) hours of operation (commercial customers only):

Date Hours
Saturday, May 20 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 21 9:00am to 5:00pm
Monday, May 22 5:30am to 8:00pm

Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):

Date Hours
Saturday, May 20 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 21 9:00am to 5:00pm
Monday, May 22 8:00am – 8:00pm

Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):

Date Hours
Saturday, May 20 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 21 9:00am to 5:00pm
Monday, May 22 Closed

Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):

Date Hours
Saturday, May 20 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, May 21 9:00am to 5:00pm
Monday, May 22 Closed

Winnipeg Transit

On Monday, May 22, Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Libraries

All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 22.

For more information on branch locations and hours, see library locations and hours.

Online services, including downloadable eBooks, catalogue searching, and holds/renewals, are available anytime at Winnipeg Public Libraries.

Indoor Pools and Fitness & Leisure Centres

Indoor Pools

Monday, May 22 – all pools are closed, with the exception of:

  • Pan Am Pool: 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Margaret Grant: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex: 2:00pm to 6:00pm

For more information, visit indoor pools.

Fitness & Leisure Centres

Monday, May 22 – all fitness and leisure centres are closed, with the exception of:

  • Pan Am Pool: 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex: 2:00pm to 6:00pm

For more information, visit recreation and leisure.

Animal Services

The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Monday, May 22.

For more information, including how to purchase or renew your pet licence online and to view dogs available for adoption, visit Animal Services.

Cemeteries

Brookside, Transcona, and St. Vital cemeteries will remain open from 8:00am to 9:00pm; however, the Administration Office at Brookside Cemetery will be closed on Monday, May 22.

For more information, visit cemeteries.