Monday marks Remembrance Day in Canada, honouring armed forces members who died in the line of duty.
Held each year on Nov. 11, Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday that dates back to the end of the First World War. It is also observed as a holiday in most provinces and territories, with the notable exceptions of Ontario and Quebec.
That means you can largely expect shops and businesses to be open in Ontario and Quebec on Monday, while banks and federal offices remain closed nationwide.
Here’s what’s open and closed on Remembrance Day:
Banks
Banks are typically closed nationwide, although ATMs can still be used. Canada’s stock markets will stay open.
Postal services
Canada Post will be closed on Remembrance Day, with no mail collection or delivery. Purolatorwill be open in Ontario and Quebec, have modified operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, …