As we gear up for the 2023 holiday season in Winnipeg, it’s essential to be aware of the operating hours for various establishments.
his guide provides a detailed overview of the operational hours for Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24), Christmas Day (Monday, December 25), and Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26).
Whether you need to finalize your holiday shopping, pick up some last-minute groceries, or plan your travel and city service needs, this guide has all the information you’ll need.
What's Open and Closed in Winnipeg over Christmas
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Shopping Centres
- St. Vital Centre:
- Christmas Eve: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Polo Park:
- Christmas Eve: Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Outlet Collection Winnipeg:
- Christmas Eve: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Grocery Stores and Large Retailers
- Safeway/Sobeys:
- Christmas Eve: Open 7:00am – 6:00pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Open 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Costco:
- Christmas Eve: Open until 5 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: (Regular hours, check with the store)
Home Improvement Stores
- Home Depot:
- Christmas Eve: Open 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Open 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Rona/Lowes:
- Christmas Eve: Open 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Open 8:00am – 6:00pm
Furniture and Home Goods
- IKEA:
- Christmas Eve: Open 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Open 10:00am – 6:00pm
City Services
- Civic Offices: Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- Recycling and Garbage Collection: No collection on Christmas Day. Collections scheduled for Christmas Day will be delayed by one day.
Transit
- Winnipeg Transit: Operating on a Sunday schedule on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Other Services and Attractions
- Manitoba Liquor Marts:
- Christmas Eve: Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Manitoba Museum:
- Christmas Eve: Various hours
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Open (check individual museums for hours)
- Assiniboine Park Zoo:
- Christmas Eve: Regular hours
- Christmas Day: Closed
- Boxing Day: Regular hours
