What's open and closed on Christmas Eve 2024 in Toronto

What's open on Christmas Eve 2024 in Toronto is must-know information for anyone needing to dip out for some last-minute gift shopping or groceries, or, of course, anyone who doesn't celebrate the holiday and just wants to go on living life as usual.

While most stores, restaurants and attractions in the city will stay open on Christmas Eve as it's not a stat holiday, you can expect plenty of places to close their doors early to get ready for the big night.

Here's everything that's open and closed in Toronto on Christmas Eve 2024.

General

Open

• Banks
• Government offices
• Mail delivery
• TTC and GO Transit
• Pharmacies

Food & Drink

Open

• Most major grocery stores will be open but may have reduced hours. Call ahead to confirm.
• LCBO locations will close early at 6 p.m.
• The Beer Store locations will close early at 6 p.m., with select locations closing at 5 p.m.
• Indie Bottle Shops
• Select restaurants will be open. Call ahead to confirm.
• Select bars will be open, including (but not limited to):
  • Three Dollar Bill: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.
  • Ruby Soho: 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
  • Wide Open: 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Malls

Open

• Most malls will be open but closing early
• Eaton Centre: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Fairview: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Yorkdale: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Many other retailers will be open on reduced hours, call ahead to confirm.

Attractions

Open

• Distillery District Winter Village: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Toronto Zoo: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• CN Tower: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Ripley's Aquarium of Canada: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Museums
• Movie theatres
• Skating rinks

Closed

• Roller skating at Union Station
• Winterfest at Canada's Wonderland