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. 🎄🚇