What’s open and closed in Toronto over Christmas holidays 2023

A person walks past a Christmas tree at Queen's Park in Toronto on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Posted December 20, 2023 8:30 am.

Last Updated December 24, 2023 11:43 pm.

Christmas Day lands on Monday this year, which means an extra long weekend for many, including some businesses and services.

More than 50 outdoor ice rinks and skating trails are open daily during the holidays, including Nathan Phillips Square. Outdoor rinks operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Full schedules for city-run rinks can be found here.

Most major movie theatres will operate every day through Christmas.

Here is what else is open and closed in Toronto:

Attractions

In Toronto, almost all attractions will be closed on Christmas Day and open on Boxing Day.

Exceptions include the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Casa Loma and the Toronto Zoo, which will remain open every day over the holidays.

CN Tower on Dec. 25 – 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Ripley’s Aquarium on Dec. 25 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Casa Loma on Dec. 25 – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Toronto Zoo on Dec. 25 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland will be closed on Christmas Eve, in addition to Christmas Day.

Banks

Monday, Dec. 25 – CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 26 – CLOSED

Canada Post offices

Monday, Dec. 25 – CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 26 – CLOSED

Government services

Monday, Dec. 25 – CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 26 – CLOSED

Grocery Stores

Sunday, Dec. 24 – Most locations open at reduced hours; check your local store
Monday, Dec. 25 – Most locations CLOSED; All Rabba Fine Foods locations will remain open
Tuesday, Dec. 26 – Most locations open at reduced hours; check your local store

LCBO

Sunday, Dec. 24 – Open until 6 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 25 – CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 26 – Most locations CLOSED; Select stores will operate at reduced hours, check locations here

The Beer Store

Sunday, Dec. 24 – Open until 6 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 25 – CLOSED
Tuesday, Dec. 26 – Most locations CLOSED; Select stores will operate at reduced hours, check locations here

Malls

Sunday, Dec. 24 – Open; some have reduced hours
Monday, Dec. 25 – CLOSED except for Markham’s Pacific Mall which will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 26 – Open; some have reduced hours