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What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2026 in Toronto

What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2026 in Toronto is essential information you need to know if you're planning on heading out to get on top of your resolutions or some much-needed food after a night of celebrating.

While most shopping malls and grocery stores will be closed, there are some notable businesses that will choose to keep their doors open.

Here's everything that's open and closed on Jan. 1, 2026, in Toronto.

General
Closed
  • Banks
  • Government offices
  • Libraries
  • Mail delivery
Open
  • TTC will operate on its Sunday service
  • GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule
  • Select Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations
Food and Drink
Closed
  • The majority of big-box grocery chains
  • The majority of restaurants (call ahead to confirm).
  • LCBO
  • Beer Store
Open
  • Galleria Supermarket (various locations)
  • Rabba's Fine Foods (all locations): 24 hours
  • The Kitchen Table (various locations)
  • Summerhill Market (various locations)
  • Select indie bottle shops
  • Select Tim Horton's and Starbucks locations
  • Some restaurants will be open; call ahead to confirm
  • Wine Rack
Malls and Attractions
Closed
  • Arcadia Earth: 12 p.m. to. 5 p.m.
  • CF Fairview Mall
  • CF Sherway Gardens
  • Dufferin Mall
  • Yorkdale Shopping Centre
  • Gardiner Museum
Open
  • Canada's Wonderland - 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • CF Toronto Eaton Centre: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • CN Tower: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last entry at 7 p.m.)
  • Movie theatres
  • Museums
  • Outdoor skating rinks
  • Ripley's Aquarium: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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