Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Winnipeg during the 2024 Christmas and New Years break…
Shopping Malls
| Outlet Collection Winnipeg | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 7:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| CF Polo Park Shopping Centre | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 4:30pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 11:00am – 4:30pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| St. Vital Shopping Centre | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Kildonan Place | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 11:00am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 11:00am – 4:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Grant Park Shopping Centre | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 10:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 4:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Garden City Shopping Centre | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 4:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed |
Grocery Stores & Retailers
| Costco | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 9:00am – 8:30pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Manitoba Liquor Marts | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 9:00am – 7:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Walmart | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 7:00am – 10:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): 9:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Superstore | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 6:00am – 7:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 7:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 6:00am – 7:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Safeway/Sobeys | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 9:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Home Depot | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Rona | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| IKEA | Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 10:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Tuesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Wednesday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed |
All civic offices are closed on Tuesday, December 24 at noon, and closed all day on Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1.
Recycling & Garbage Collection
There will be no recycling and garbage collection on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. If your collection day falls on or after the holiday, please put your carts out one day later during these two weeks only. For example, if your collection day normally falls on Wednesday, put your carts out on Thursday.
To find your collection day, visit winnipeg.ca/collectionday.
Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill) hours of operation (commercial customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 25 | Closed |
| Thursday, December 26 | 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 1 | Closed |
Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 25 | Closed |
| Thursday, December 26 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 1 | Closed |
Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 25 | Closed |
| Thursday, December 26 | Closed |
| Wednesday, January 1 | Closed |
Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 25 | Closed |
| Thursday, December 26 | Closed |
| Wednesday, January 1 | Closed |
Winnipeg Transit
Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1.
New Year’s Eve Service
On Tuesday, December 31, Winnipeg Transit will operate extended hours on select routes. Customers are encouraged to consult Navigo for more details.
The City and Manitoba Public Insurance are helping Winnipeggers get home safely this New Year’s Eve by offering free transit after 7 p.m.
The Free Ride program applies to all Winnipeg Transit and Winnipeg Transit Plus service starting December 31 at 7 p.m. until end of service. The last buses leave Downtown at approximately 1:30 a.m.
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has sponsored the Free Ride New Year’s Eve service since 2011. As MPI data shows that impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of road fatalities, the public auto insurer is committed to reducing related collisions, deaths and injuries through supporting initiatives that offer safe and dependable options to those ringing in the New Year.
Libraries
On Tuesday, December 24, the following branches will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., all others will be closed:
- Millennium
- Bill and Helen Norrie
- Charleswood
- Harvey Smith
- Henderson
- Louis Riel
- Osborne
- Pembina Trail
- Transcona
- West Kildonan
- Windsor Park
All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1.
For more information on branch locations and hours, see:Â Locations and hours.
Online services, including downloadable eBooks, catalogue searching, and holds/renewals, are available anytime at Winnipeg Public Libraries.
Recreation & Leisure
Arenas
All arenas are closed Wednesday, December 25, reopening on Thursday, January 2, unless otherwise indicated.
Ab McDonald Arena will be open over the winter break.
Casual ice rentals
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 27 | 4:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Saturday, December 28 | 8Â a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sunday, December 29 | 8Â a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Monday, December 30 | 4:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
For more information, visit Arenas & rinks.
Indoor Pools
Regular operating hours are in effect unless otherwise indicated:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 24 | All pools close at 11:30 a.m. except Transcona Kinsmen Centennial Pool, which will be closed all day |
| Wednesday, December 25 | All pools are closed |
| Thursday, December 26 | All pools are closed |
| Tuesday, December 31 | All pools close at 4 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 1 | All pools are closed |
For more information, visit Indoor Pools.
Fitness & Leisure Centres
Regular operating hours are in effect unless otherwise indicated:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 24 | All fitness & leisure centres close at 11:30 a.m. |
| Wednesday, December 25 | All fitness & leisure centres are closed |
| Thursday, December 26 | All fitness & leisure centres are closed |
| Tuesday, December 31 | All fitness & leisure centres close at 4 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 1 | All fitness & leisure centres are closed |
For more information, visit Recreation & Leisure.
Animal Services
Regular operating hours are in effect unless otherwise indicated:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 24 | Noon to 6 p.m. Noon to 3 p.m. – open house |
| Wednesday, December 25 | Closed |
| Thursday, December 26 | Closed |
| Tuesday, December 31 | Noon to 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 1 | Closed |
For more information, including how to purchase or renew your pet license online and to view dogs available for adoption, visit Animal Services.
Cemeteries
Brookside, Transcona, and St. Vital cemeteries will remain open from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. These cemeteries are otherwise open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Administration Office at Brookside Cemetery will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 at noon, and closed all day on Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1.
For more information, visit Cemeteries.
