What's open and closed in Calgary for the May long weekend

They say don’t plant anything in Calgary until after the May long weekend. Well, it’s almost here, and whether you’re a green thumb or not, who isn’t excited for three days off work?

Victoria Day will fall on Monday, May 19, this year, with many stores and services closed or operating with reduced holiday hours.

If you’re trying to finalize your long weekend plans, make sure you know what’s open and closed before you pack the car.

What’s Closed

Calgary Public Library

Library locations across Calgary will be closed all day on Victoria Day.

Canada Post

Canada Post will be closed on Monday, May 19, according to its website. There will be no collection or delivery of mail on that day.

Leisure centres

Southland Leisure Centre will be closed on Monday, May 19.

Village Square Leisure will be closed on Monday, May 19.

What’s Open

Grocery and liquor stores

Grocery and liquor stores across the city are generally open for the May long weekend; however, some may have adjusted hours. We advise checking with your favourite location to confirm operations.

• Calgary Co-op
• Costco
• IGA
• No Frills
• Real Canadian Superstore
• Safeway
• Save-On-Foods
• Shopper’s Drug Mart
• Sobeys
• Walmart
• Ace Liquor Discounter
• Co-op Wine Spirits Beer
• Crowfoot Wine & Spirits
• Liquor Depot
• Sobeys Liquor
• Willow Park Wines & Spirits

Malls

• CF Chinook Centre (open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19)
• CF Market Mall (open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19)
• The CORE Shopping Centre (open noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 19)
• CrossIron Mills (open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 19)
• Southcentre Mall (open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19)

Movie theatres

Cineplex Entertainment, Landmark Cinemas, and Canyon Meadows Cinemas are all open for anyone itching to grab some popcorn, snacks, and a comfy theatre seat on Monday, May 19.

For your closest movie theatre showtimes, you can visit Cineplex’s website, Landmark Cinemas’ website, and Canyon Meadows Cinemas’ site.

Local Attractions

Luckily, a lot of Calgary staples are open for the May long weekend.

Check out the zoo, learn something at Telus Spark, or kick off the long weekend with Calaway Park’s grand opening for the season. Heritage Park will also be hosting a very special Victoria Day Tea.

• Telus Spark is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Victoria Day.
• The Wilder Institute, Calgary Zoo, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Calaway Park is officially open for the season on Saturday, May 17 and will be open on Victoria Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.