What's open and closed on St. Jean-Baptiste Day in Montreal

On June 24, Quebec celebrates its statutory holiday, La Fête Nationale, formerly known as St. Jean-Baptiste Day (or La Saint-Jean).

Because of the holiday, many businesses and offices will be closed.

Generally, most stores and shops in Montreal will remain open except for government offices, municipal buildings, banks, and post offices.

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Some small businesses and shops, restaurants, and retail stores will remain open at their own discretion.

We’d recommend calling and double-checking before you head out on Friday And be sure to do important shopping (ahem, SAQ, SQDC) before the start of the long weekend.

What’s closed on June 24:

Banks
Municipal court
Post offices
Most Montreal city offices
Most private sector offices
Large shopping malls
Grocery stores and supermarkets larger than 375 square metres in size
Sports centres and arenas
Montreal Science Centre
SAQ liquor stores
SQDC cannabis shops

What’s open on June 24:

311, Montreal’s information hotline
Most dépanneurs
Some pharmacies (large chains remain open but hours could be reduced)
Cinemas (selective ones, call beforehand)
Public beaches (selective ones, call beforehand)
Parc Jean-Drapeau
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (hours might differ)
Montreal Botanical Gardens (hours might differ)
Public markets/farmers’ markets
Grocery stores 375 square meters (4,037 feet) or less in size can remain open at their leisure, though hours may be reduced
Service-based businesses (hair salons, restaurants, gas stations, and manufacturers remain open at their own discretion)
Bookstores, flower stores, and antique shops (small shops may close if they wish)
Public swimming pools (some are closed, call 311 to confirm)
Public transit follows their holiday schedule
Parking meters are in full operation (IE you can still get tickets!)
Garbage and recycling remain on schedule but may vary per neighbourhood