Here's what is open and closed in Vancouver on New Year's Day
Get ready, Vancouver! The new year is just around the corner, and we’re here to help you get prepared for the start of 2026.
Jan. 1 will be a slower day for some, but for those looking to make the most of the statutory holiday, we’ve got the details on what’s open and closed to make some last-minute plans.
Don’t forget that free public transit on the entire TransLink system across Metro Vancouver returns on New Year’s Eve!
And if you’re feeling brave, put on your trunks, grab a towel and head to English Bay for the annual Polar Bear Swim.
Malls
- CF Pacific Centre Mall (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- International Village (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Park Royal (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Metropolis (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- The Amazing Brentwood (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Coquitlam Centre (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Guildford Town Centre (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Tsawwassen Mills (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- McArthurGlen Designer Outlet (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Richmond Centre (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Lansdowne Centre (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Lougheed Mall (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Central City (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Willowbrook Shopping Centre (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- City Square (noon to 5 p.m.)
Attractions
Daniel Chai/Daily Hive
- Cineplex movie theatres
- Landmark movie theatres
- Science World (open 12 to 5 p.m.)
- Vancouver Aquarium (open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
- Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge (open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Robson Square Ice Rink (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Shipyards Ice Rink (12 to 8 p.m.)
Community Centres
- Kerrisdale (open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Mount Pleasant (open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Trout Lake (open 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
- All other community centres are closed
Ski hills
Cypress Mountain
- Grouse Mountain (open 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Cypress Mountain Resort (open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Mt Seymour (8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Translink
TransLink buses, SeaBus, and SkyTrain services will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule on Jan. 1. West Coast Express will also not operate.
TransLink Customer Service Centre, Access Transit Customer Care Office, and the Lost Property Office will be closed.
Grocery stores
Many grocery stores are open but may operate reduced hours on New Year’s Day. The following grocery stores are open, but be sure to check with your local store on what time they’ll be closed.
- Safeway
- Superstore
- Save on Foods
- No Frills
- Whole Foods
- Urban Fare
- Walmart
- Costco
- London Drugs
- T&T Supermarket
- Shoppers Drug Mart
T&T Supermarket
Here’s what’s closed:
- Banks
- Libraries
- Canada Post
- All government offices
- ICBC (although Dial a Claim is still open 24/7)
- BC Liquor Stores
- Vancouver Art Gallery
Have fun, stay safe, and cheers to the new year!