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What’s Open and Closed in Toronto Over Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year’s

Dec 25, 2025 | Community News, Entertainment

December 25, 2025

As Toronto slows down for the holidays, it’s good to know what’s actually open — and what’s not — between Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s.

🛒 Grocery & Liquor Stores

  • Christmas Day: Most grocery stores are closed. Exceptions include Rabba Fine Foods (open 24/7) and Summerhill Market (9 a.m.–1 p.m.).

  • Boxing Day: Most grocery stores and pharmacies are open.

  • New Year’s Day: Many grocery stores close again.

  • LCBO & Beer Store: Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; reduced hours on Boxing Day. LCBO is open Dec. 31, some locations with extended hours.

🏛 Government & Mail Services

  • Closed: Canada Post, FedEx, Purolator, UPS, Service Canada, and ServiceOntario on all three holidays.

🛍 Malls & Movies

  • Christmas Day: Most malls are closed, except Pacific Mall, which is open.

  • Boxing Day: Malls and stores are open — it’s one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

  • Movie theatres: Many are open, but showtimes vary.

🎡 Things to Do

  • Open: CN Tower, Casa Loma, Ripley’s Aquarium, Toronto Zoo, High Park Zoo.

  • Closed Christmas Day: Distillery District Winter Village and WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland (both reopen Boxing Day).

  • Libraries: Open until 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve; closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

  • Outdoor skating rinks: Many remain open — check the City of Toronto website for schedules.

🚇 Transit (TTC & GO)

  • TTC: Runs on Sunday schedules for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; holiday service on Boxing Day.

  • Subways: Start around 8 a.m. on holidays.

  • GO Transit: Running Saturday schedules on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. Some routes don’t offer weekend service — check ahead.


Whether you’re planning last-minute shopping, skating, or just getting around the city, a little planning goes a long way during the holidays. 🎄🚇

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