Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Winnipeg during the 2025 Christmas and New Years break…
Winnipeg Shopping Mall Holiday Hours
| Outlet Collection Winnipeg | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 7:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| CF Polo Park Shopping Centre | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 9:00am – 4:30pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 7:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 4:30pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| St. Vital Shopping Centre | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Kildonan Place | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 4:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Grant Park Shopping Centre | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 10:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 4:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Garden City Shopping Centre | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 4:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 4:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed |
Winnipeg Grocery Stores & Retailers Holiday Hours
| Costco | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 9:00am – 8:30pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Manitoba Liquor Marts | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 9:00am – 6:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 11:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 9:00am – 7:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Walmart | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 7:00am – 10:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): 9:00am – 9:00pm | |
| Superstore | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 6:00am – 7:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 7:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 6:00am – 7:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Safeway/Sobeys | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 9:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 7:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Home Depot | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| Rona | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 8:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 8:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed | |
| IKEA | Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed | |
| Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day): 10:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Wednesday, December 31 (New Years Eve): 10:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day): Closed |
All civic offices are closed on Wednesday, December 24 at noon, and closed all day on Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26; and Thursday, 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 on Thursday, put your carts out on Friday. If your collection day normally falls on Friday, put your carts out on Saturday.
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 |
|---|---|
| Thursday, December 25 | Closed |
| Friday, December 26 | 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Thursday, January 1 | Closed |
Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday, December 25 | Closed |
| Friday, December 26 | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Thursday, January 1 | Closed |
Pacific 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday, December 25 | Closed |
| Friday, December 26 | Closed |
| Thursday, January 1 | Closed |
Panet 4R Winnipeg Depot hours of operation (residential customers only):
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday, December 25 | Closed |
| Friday, December 26 | Closed |
| Thursday, January 1 | Closed |
Winnipeg Transit
Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thursday, December 25; Friday, December 26; and Thursday, January 1.
FREE New Year’s Eve Bus Service
On Wednesday, December 31, the City and Manitoba Public Insurance are helping Winnipeggers get home safely this 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 Wednesday, December 24, arvey Smith Library and Osborne Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., all other branches will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All Winnipeg Public Libraries will be closed on Thursday, December 25; Friday, December 26; and Thursday, January 1.
On Wednesday, December 31, Harvey Smith Library and Osborne Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all other branches will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information on branch locations and hours, see: 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 24, reopening on Friday, January 2, unless otherwise indicated.
Ab McDonald will be open for casual ice rentals from December 27-30. Visit winnipeg.ca/leisureonline to view availability and book. They will also be hosting a free holiday public skate on December 22 and 29 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy festive tunes, frosty fun, and candy canes for everyone! No pre-registration required.
For more information, visit Arenas & rinks.
Indoor Pools
Regular operating hours are in effect unless otherwise indicated:
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 24 | All pools close at 11:30 a.m. Seven Oaks Pool and Transcona Kinsmen Centennial Pool, which will be closed all day |
| Thursday, December 25 | All pools are closed |
| Friday, December 26 | All pools are closed |
| Wednesday, December 31 | All pools close at 4 p.m. |
| Thursday, 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 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 24 | All fitness & leisure centres close at 11:30 a.m. |
| Thursday, December 25 | All fitness & leisure centres are closed |
| Friday, December 26 | All fitness & leisure centres are closed |
| Wednesday, December 31 | All fitness & leisure centres close at 4 p.m. |
| Thursday, 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 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 24 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 12:00pm – 4:30pm for adoptions |
| Thursday, December 25 | Closed |
| Friday, December 26 | Closed |
| Thursday, 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 Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, 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 Wednesday, December 24 at noon, and closed all day on Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26; and Thursday, January 1.
For more information, visit Cemeteries.
