What's open and closed in Ottawa for Victoria Day weekend 2026

Many Ottawa stores will be open on Victoria Day, but it's a good idea to check online for specific hours. Photo by RIDOFRANZ /GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO

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After several days of overcast weather, Ottawa may be getting a brief break from the rain during this long weekend.

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Victoria Day, celebrated on May 18, also marks the last day of the Canadian Tulip Festival. It seems the halt on spring showers couldn’t have come at a better time.

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Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in the national capital on Victoria Day.

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City of Ottawa services

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City Hall and all municipal Client Service Centres in Ottawa will be closed. The 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only.

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There will be no curbside green bin, recycling, garbage or bulky item collection. Pickup will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.

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Multi-residential garbage containers will be collected on the regular day.

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The Trail Waste Facility Landfill will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The Ottawa Public Health Site mobile van will operate from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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Parenting-In-Ottawa drop-ins will be closed.

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The Sexual Health Clinic and satellite clinics will be closed.

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Dental clinics will be closed.

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All municipal child-care centres will be closed.

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Community centres, pools and recreation facilities will be closed or will have modified hours. Check the facility page on the city’s website for details.

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Public library branches will be closed.

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City-operated museums, as well as Meridian Theatres @ Centrepoint and Shenkman Arts Centre, will be closed.

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The following galleries will be closed: Barbara Ann Scott Gallery; Karsh-Masson Gallery; City Hall Art Gallery; Gallery 112 at the James Bartleman Centre.

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OC Transpo

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Buses and O-Train Lines 1, 2 and 4 will run on Sunday schedules.

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Line 1 will run from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Line 2 and 4 will run from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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Rural Shopper Route 301 will not run.

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The Rideau Centre OC Transpo Customer Service Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The OC Transpo Lost and Found at St-Laurent Station will be closed.

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Para Transpo regular bookings or recurring trips for Monday are automatically cancelled. Customers can book trips for Victoria Day online using My Para Transpo or by calling 613-560-5000.

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Groceries, shopping, and alcohol outlets

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Most Farm Boy locations and Loblaws locations will be open, but will operate on holiday hours. Check the hours of your nearest store to be sure.

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Most Metro locations and Sobeys locations will be closed. Check the hours of your nearest store to be sure.

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All Costco stores will be closed.

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Across Ontario, 304 LCBO locations will be open. Check the LCBO store locator to confirm the hours of your nearest location.

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All Beer Store outlets will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Bayshore Shopping Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Rideau Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Carlingwood Shopping Centre will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.