Here's what's open and closed in Calgary on New Year's Day 2023

New Year’s Day in Calgary has a lot of things to check out with friends and family but not everything will be open.

Once you’ve said goodbye to 2022 you may need some supplies, so it is good to stay up to date on what is open and closed.

It’s important to note that since New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday in 2022, many workplaces are observing the statuary holiday on Monday, January 2.

If you are in need of last-minute supplies, here is what is open on January 1, 2023.

Grocery and liquor stores

Grocery and liquor stores across Calgary are generally open for New Year’s Day; 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

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Post offices

According to its website, Canada Post is closed on national, provincial, and territorial holidays, including New Year’s Day, with no collection or delivery of mail on January 1 or January 2.

Malls and attractions

• CF Chinook Centre (open 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday, January 1)
• CF Market Mall (open 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday, January 1)
• The CORE Shopping Centre (closed Sunday, January 1)
• CrossIron Mills (open 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday, January 1)
• Southcentre Mall (closed Sunday, January 1)
• Calgary Tower (open 10 am to 9 pm)
• Calgary Zoo (open 9 am to 9 pm)
• The Hanger Flight Museum (Closed Sunday, January 1)
• The Military Museums (Sunday, January 1)
• Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (Sunday, January 1)
• TELUS Spark Science Centre (open 9 am to 5 pm)

Movie theatres

Cineplex Entertainment, Landmark Cinemas, and Canyon Meadows Cinemas in Calgary all have their doors open for moviegoers who want to grab some popcorn, snacks, and a comfy theatre seat to start 2023.

Each Cineplex Theatre opens 30 minutes before its first advertised performance and will close approximately 15 minutes after its last advertised performance. Landmark Cinemas locations open 30 minutes before the day’s first showtime.

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

Where:

Leisure Centres

Southland Leisure Centre will be closed Sunday, January 1.

Village Square Leisure Centre will be closed Sunday, January 1.

Other City of Calgary services

All City of Calgary Administrative buildings (including City Hall), as well as the Impound Lot and CPA Contact Centre, will be closed on Sunday, January 1.

Recreation facilities: All city-operated recreation facilities, aquatic and fitness centres, arenas, art centres, and the Calgary Soccer Centre are closed on Sunday, January 1.

Calgary Transit: On Sunday, January 1 Calgary Transit will be operating buses, CTrains, and On Demand on a Sunday level of service. Regular service resumed on Monday, January 2.

Parking: No payment is required for on-street Park Plus zones on Sunday, January 1 while holiday rates will be in effect at select Calgary Parking Authority parkades and surface lots.

Continue to follow all posted restrictions (including no parking, no stopping, and posted time restrictions). Please watch for signage to verify what parking restrictions are in effect for the area you’re parking in during this time.

Landfills: City of Calgary landfill will be closed Sunday, January 1.