Thanksgiving schedule changes and closures for Ottawa

A "Sorry, We're Closed" sign. (CityNews file photo)

Posted Oct 12, 2025 02:30:00 PM.

Last Updated Oct 12, 2025 02:49:00 PM.

It’s finally starting to feel like fall and Thanksgiving weekend is upon us.

While many families celebrate with turkey Sunday, Monday is the statuatory holiday meaning there will be some schedule changes and closures across the city.

Retail and attractions:

Most grocery stores are closed Monday, with some exceptions:

The Metro at 225 Rideau St.
The Whole Foods at Lansdowne
The Loblaws on Isabella St.
The Rideau Centre Farm Boy

The stores may have different hours on this day.

Shops and restaurants in the ByWard Market and Lansdowne are permitted to open.

Malls are closed Monday, with the exception of the Rideau Centre.

Many drug stores remain open on Monday.

LCBO and Beer Store locations are closed Monday, while some Wine Rack locations are open.

Client Service Centres:

The City’s 3-1-1 Contact Centre will be open for urgent matters only. Please visit ottawa.ca/311 for more information.
ServiceOttawa’s Client Services and Provincial Offences counters and phone lines will be closed.
The Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Ave. will be closed.
The City of Ottawa Spay and Neuter Clinic at 26 Concourse Gate will be closed.
The City of Ottawa Archives and Gallery 112 at the James Bartleman Centre will be closed from Saturday, Oct. 11 to Monday, Oct. 13.
The Barbara Ann Scott Gallery, the Karsh-Masson Gallery, and the City Hall Art Gallery will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14.

Green bin, recycling and garbage collection:

There will be no curbside green bin, recycling, garbage or bulky item collection on Monday, Oct. 13. Pick up will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 14. In addition, the collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Residents can sign up to receive collection reminders and service alerts by email or phone call at ottawa.ca/CollectionCalendar.
Multi-residential garbage containers will be collected on the regular scheduled day. Collections of multi-residential recycling containers, bulky items and green bins will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
The Trail Waste Facility Landfill will be open on Monday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Transit Services:

OC Transpo service will run on a Sunday schedule.
O-Train Line 1 will run from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Line 2 bus service will run from 7:15 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Rural Shopper Route 301 will not run.
The Rideau Centre OC Transpo Customer Service Centre will be open on Monday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The OC Transpo Lost and Found (Heartwood House) will be closed.
For more information on Thanksgiving service, visit octranspo.com or call (613) 560-5000.

Recreation and cultural services:

Many community centres and recreation facilities will be closed, some throughout the weekend and most on Monday. A limited number of pools, arenas, recreation and fitness complexes open and operating on a modified schedule. Please check the facility pages on ottawa.ca for details.
All City-run arts centres, theatres, galleries, and museums will be closed on Monday, October 13.
The Barbara Ann Scott Gallery, City Hall Art Gallery and Karsh-Masson Gallery at City Hall will be closed on Monday, October 13.

Ottawa Public Health:

The Site program office and supervised consumption services at 179 Clarence Street will be closed. The Site mobile van will operate from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Visit the ParentingInOttawa web page for vaccination clinic hours and availability.
The Sexual Health Clinic and satellite clinics will be closed.
Dental clinics will be closed.
The Parenting-In-Ottawa drop-ins will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13.
Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine page for vaccination clinic hours and availability.
Connect with a registered nurse from Health811 for free, secure, and confidential health advice.