Thanksgiving 2025: Halifax Area Open and Closed

On Thanksgiving Monday in the Halifax area, grocery stores like Sobeys, Walmart, and Atlantic Superstore will be closed, while Dartmouth's Gateway Meat Market will be open. NSLC stores will also be closed. Halifax Shopping Centre, Mic Mac Mall, and Sunnyside Mall will be closed. Bus services will run on holiday schedules, and the Alderney ferry will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. There will be no garbage, organics, or recyclables collection, and municipally operated recreation facilities will be closed, except for the Sackville Sports Stadium. On-street paid parking will be free. The 311 contact centre will be closed for full-service requests, but urgent calls can still be reported.