PEI·OPEN AND CLOSED
Monday, Aug. 3 is Natal Day, a civic holiday for some on Prince Edward Island, which could affect the hours of some businesses and the availability of certain services.
Many businesses will be open regular hours, but some services not available Aug. 3
· CBC News · Posted: Aug 02, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: August 2
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It’s best to call ahead if you’re planning to head out to a local business or service. (Michelle Both/CBC)
Monday, Aug. 3 is Natal Day, a civic holiday for some on Prince Edward Island, which could affect the hours of some businesses and the availability of certain services.
Here is a partial list of what will be opened and closed on P.E.I.
You may want to call ahead if you plan on heading out somewhere.
Government offices and services
- Some provincial government offices and Access P.E.I. locations in the western part of the province may be closed, but locations outside of Prince County will be open regular hours.
- Public libraries in Prince County will be closed, but all others will remain open.
- Canada Post will not be delivering mail and post offices will be closed.
- Charlottetown and Summerside city halls will be closed.
- T3 Transit will operate on its regular schedule.
- Island Waste Management Corporation services will be operating regularly.
- P.E.I. liquor and cannabis stores will operate on regular hours.
Grocery and retail
- Sobeys locations across P.E.I. will be open regular hours.
- Co-Op and Foodland locations across P.E.I. is open regular hours.
- Walmart locations in Charlottetown and Summerside are open regular hours.
- Atlantic Superstore locations across the province will be open regular hours.
- Royalty Crossing mall in Charlottetown is open regular hours.
- Confederation Court Mall in Charlottetown will be open regular hours.
- County Fair Mall in Summerside is open regular hours.
- Brighton Clover Farm in Charlottetown will be open regular hours.
- Kensington Food Basket is open regular hours.
- Panda Mart in Charlottetown will be open regular hours.
Pharmacies
- Lawtons Drugs locations will be open regular hours.
- Shoppers Drug Mart locations are open regular hours.
- Murphy’s Pharmacies locations will be open regular hours.
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