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What's open and closed this long weekend in Montreal

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With the long weekend ahead, residents are being reminded of several closures and changes to city services. 

Though there are no closures related to the spread of COVID-19, public health officials are reminding people to sty vigilant about gatherings, with cases and hospitalizations continuing to rise during the sixth wave of the pandemic.

  • The Biodome, Insectarium (which recently reopened), Botanical Gardens and Planetarium are open.
  • Public markets, like Atwater Market, Jean-Talon Market and Maisonneuve Market will operate as normal.
  • SAQs will be open through the long weekend, though with modified hours
    On Friday and Saturday:
    - SAQ outlets will be open during their regular hours
    On Sunday:
    - All SAQ Express stores will be open
    - Most SAQ (formerly "SAQ Classique") will be open
    - Most SAQ Sélection stores will be closed
    - SAQ Depot stores will be closed
    On Monday:
    - Most SAQ outlets will remain open, with the exception of those inside an enclosed mall that are not accessible from the outside
  • All SQDC outlets will be closed on Sunday.
  • Many major grocery store chains will close on Sunday.
  • Pharmacy chains, for the most part, will remain open.
  • STM buses will run on modified schedules Friday and Monday.
  • Exo commuter trains will operate on modified schedules through the long weekend.
  • The opening of sports facilities will depend on the borough. The public is asked to check with the facility before heading out.
  • There will be no changes to waste collection, including compost, recycling bulky items and dead leaves, in all boroughs.
  • Ecocentres will be open according to regular schedules.
  • Courthouses will be closed Friday through Monday, with the exception of appearances by people held in detention at 775 Gosford St.
  • Acces Montreal offices and permit counters will be closed Friday and Monday.

Residents are invited to contact 311 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Monday to find more information about what services are open and closed through the long weekend.

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