Here’s a list of what’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday, October 13, 2025.
History of Thanksgiving:
The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving can be traced to the French settlers who came to New France with explorer Samuel de Champlain in the early 17th century, who also took to celebrating their successful harvests. The French settlers in the area typically had feasts at the end of the harvest season and continued throughout the winter season, even sharing their food with the indigenous peoples of the area. Champlain had also proposed for the creation of the Order of Good Cheer in 1606.
As many more settlers arrived in Canada, more celebrations of good harvest became common. New immigrants into the country, such as the Irish, Scottish and Germans, would also add their own traditions to the harvest celebrations. Most of the U.S. aspects of Thanksgiving (such as the turkey) were incorporated when United Empire Loyalists began to flee from the United States during the American Revolution and settled in Canada.
Shopping Centres / Malls
| Outlet Collection Winnipeg | Monday, October 13: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| CF Polo Park | Monday, October 13: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| St. Vital Shopping Centre | Monday, October 13: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Kildonan Place | Monday, October 13: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
| Grant Park Shopping Centre | Monday, October 13: 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Garden City Shopping Centre | Monday, October 13: 11:00am – 6:00pm |
Grocery Stores & Retailers
| Costco | Monday, October 13: Closed |
| Manitoba Liquor Marts | Monday, October 13: 11:00am – 6:00pm (Most Locations) |
| Walmart | Monday, October 13: 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Superstore | Monday, October 13: 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Safeway/Sobeys | Monday, October 13: 7:00am – 10:00pm (Most Locations) |
| Save-on-Foods | Monday, October 13: 7:00am – 10:00pm |
| Co-op Grocery | Monday, October 13: 8:00am – 8:00pm |
| Home Depot | Monday, October 13: 9:00am – 9:00pm |
| Rona/Lowes | Monday, October 13: 7:00am – 9:00pm |
| IKEA | Monday, October 13: 10:00am – 6:00pm |
All civic offices are closed on Monday, October 13.
Recycling, Garbage, and Yard Waste Collection
Recycling, garbage, and yard waste will be collected as normally scheduled for those with Monday as their collection day.
To find your collection day, visit winnipeg.ca/collectionday, download the Recyclepedia app, or contact 311.
Brady Road Resource Management Facility (Brady Road Landfill) hours of operation (commercial customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 13 | 5:30am – 8:00pm |
Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 13 | 8:00am – 8:00pm |
Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 13 | Closed |
Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 13 | Closed |
Winnipeg Transit
Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Monday, October 13.
Libraries
All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, October 13.
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.
Recreation & Leisure
Indoor Pools and Fitness & Leisure Centres
Select facilities will have reduced public hours on Monday, October 13. All other indoor recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, October 13.
- Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex – Open 2:00pm – 6:00pm
- Margaret Grant Pool – Open 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Pan Am Pool – Open 10:00am – 2:00pm
For more information, visit Recreation & Leisure.
Animal Services
The Animal Services Agency will be closed on Monday, October 13.
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 8:00am to 9:00pm; however, the Administration Office at Brookside Cemetery will be closed on Monday, October 13.
For more information, visit Cemeteries.
Golf Courses
Crescent Drive, Kildonan Park, and Windsor Park golf courses will remain open throughout the long weekend, weather permitting.
For more information, visit Golf courses.
