What’s open, what’s closed, what’s up in Winnipeg on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025 By: Free Press staff Posted: 3:00 PM CST Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025

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It will definitely be a white Christmas in Winnipeg! There’s more snow in the forecast this week. Check your local forecast and road conditions before heading out for activities.

The Free Press is not publishing a print or edition on Dec. 25, but readers can visit our website for the latest news and information.

Here’s a roundup of hours of business for services and things to do on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Civic, provincial and federal offices are closed. City of Winnipeg offices close at noon Dec. 24.

There is no mail delivery on Dec. 25 or 26. Canada Post offices are closed, but post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business.

City cemetery grounds are open 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. The administration office at Brookside cemetery will be closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26.

Winnipeg Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule on Dec. 25 and 26.  Plan your specific route and see service alerts on the Winnipeg Transit site.

RECYCLING AND TRASH

Recycling and garbage will not be collected on Dec. 25.

The Brady Road landfill is closed Dec. 25. Open Dec. 26 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The 4R Winnipeg depot at the Brady landfill will be closed Dec. 25. Open Dec. 26 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific and Panet 4R depots are closed both days.

RECREATION AND LEISURE

All Winnipeg Public Library branches are closing early on Dec. 24. Most are open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24, except for the Osborne and Harvey Smith branches, which are open only from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All libraries will be closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26. (Find your great next read in our Books section.)

Most city arenas will be closed Dec. 25 to Jan. 2, except Ab McDonald Arena (2055 Ness Ave.) which will be open after Christmas during the winter break, with free, festive public skating on Dec. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All fitness and leisure centres will be closed. They close at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 24 and reopen Dec. 27.

All City of Winnipeg swimming pools will be closed Dec. 25 and 26. They close at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 24 and reopen Dec. 27.

Major movie theatres will be open. (Not sure what to see? Find news and reviews in our Movies section.)

The Assiniboine Park Zoo and The Leaf will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25 and open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 26.  See what’s on.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25 and 26. See current exhibits and events.

The Manitoba Children’s Museum will be closed Dec. 25 and open Dec. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Check out their featured events.

The Manitoba Museum will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25; open Dec. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Upcoming events at the museum and planetarium.

The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada will be closed all three days. Upcoming events.

The Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25, open Dec. 26 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Current exhibitions.

FortWhyte Alive will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25, open Dec. 26. Calendar of events.

SHOPPING

Grocery stores are closed Dec. 25, and while some are open Dec. 26, you might want to call ahead to check the hours at your preferred shop. Many close early for Christmas Eve on Dec. 24.

CF Polo Park will be open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25, open Dec. 26 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Garden City Shopping Centre will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25, open Dec. 26 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Grant Park Shopping Centre will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25, open Dec. 26 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Kildonan Place will be open Dec. 24 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Dec. 25, open Dec. 26 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Outlet Collection Winnipeg will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25, open Dec. 26 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Portage Place will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25, open Dec. 26 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

St. Vital Centre will be open Dec. 24 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Dec. 25, open Dec. 26 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Forks Market building is open all holidays, regular hours. Tenants are closed only on Dec. 25. Vendor hours vary.

All Liquor Mart stores in Winnipeg will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Dec. 25, and open Dec. 26 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., except the True North Square Liquor Mart, which is closed Dec. 26. Check hours at your preferred store.

Beer vendors and private wine stores set their own hours for holidays, so call ahead.

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