Halifax Regional Municipality
Most stores and businesses will be closed. Municipal services will be operating on holiday hours.
Most businesses will be closed for the day
CBC News · Posted: Jan 01, 2026 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 6 hours ago
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Most businesses in Halifax will be closed on New Year’s Day and will reopen on Jan. 2.
Here’s a list of what will be open and closed in the Halifax area on Jan. 1:
Groceries
- Walmart will be closed New Year’s Day and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Sobeys will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Atlantic Superstore will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Costco will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Shoppers Drug Mart will have different hours at different locations. Check their website for details.
- Gateway Meat Market will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Smaller independently owned grocery stores may be open on Jan. 1, but be sure to call ahead.
Beer, wine and spirits
- NSLC locations will be closed on Jan. 1 and will reopen on Jan. 2. Some agency stores could be open.
- The Moosehead Cold Beer Store in Dartmouth will be open Jan. 1 from noon to 8 p.m.
- Bishop’s Cellar and WestSide in Halifax will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Harvest Wines in Dartmouth will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
Libraries
- All Halifax Public Libraries locations will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
Transit
- Halifax Transit will operate on holiday hours on Jan. 1.
- Ferries will not operate on Jan. 1.
Municipal recreation facilities
- Many HRM recreation facilities will be operating on irregular schedules until Jan. 2.
- The Emera Oval at the Halifax Common will host New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day skates.
Waste collection
- No garbage, organics or recyclables will be collected in HRM on Jan. 1. The next collection for that missed date is Saturday, Jan. 3.
- The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility will be closed on Jan. 1.
Canada Post
- There is no collection or delivery of mail on New Year’s Day.
Banks
- All banks will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Parking
- On-street parking in HRM will be free on Jan. 1, but motorists must abide by other posted signs.
311
- The 311 contact centre will be closed on Jan. 1. Urgent calls can still be reported. Regular operating hours will resume on Jan. 2. Residents can reach 311 by phone, or by emailing [email protected].
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