Here's what open and closed for Thanksgiving weekend in Calgary

Oct 3 2025, 1:00 pm

Thanksgiving is coming up, and that means the long weekend in Calgary is almost here! Some businesses may have adjusted hours.

Whether you’re planning on running some errands or looking to have some fun, we’ve rounded up what will be open and closed for the Thanksgiving long weekend this year.

Calgary Public Library

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The Calgary Public Library will operate under its standard weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday, but all locations will be closed for Thanksgiving on Monday. If you’re hoping to spend the long weekend cozied up with a relaxing new read, you’ll want to stop by between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, or noon and 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Leisure centres

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Leisure centres across the city, like Southland, Village Square, and Killarney, will be open for their normal hours on the weekend, but will be closed for Thanksgiving on Monday. YMCAs across the city will also be operating on their standard weekend hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday.

Canada Post

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Canada Post offices will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, and closed on Thanksgiving Monday.

Malls

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Malls like Chinook Centre and Market Mall will be operating on their holiday hours on Thanksgiving Monday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Southcentre will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.

Grocery stores

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

City of Calgary services

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Calgary Transit will be operating on a Sunday level of service on Thanksgiving Monday. Parking is also free across the city in ParkPlus zones. The city’s impound lot will also be closed.

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