New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1, 2027) is a statutory holiday in Ontario, so most stores, malls, banks and the LCBO close. Here’s what to expect on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, based on the 2025–26 holidays.
New Year’s Eve: Thursday, December 31
- Malls: most close early, around 5 or 6 p.m. (2025: Yorkdale and Scarborough Town Centre 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sherway Gardens 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Grocery stores: reduced hours
- LCBO and The Beer Store: most close at 6 p.m. LCBO holiday hours
- Banks: reduced hours
- Transit: free from 7 p.m. in recent years. TTC on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1
Closed
- Most malls
- Most major grocery chains (a few stores, like some Whole Foods and Rabba locations, stayed open in 2026)
- LCBO and The Beer Store
- Banks and government offices
Open
- TTC: Sunday schedule, subway from 8 a.m.
- Many attractions and rinks: the Distillery Winter Village runs until January 3, and outdoor rinks are open, weather permitting.
- Restaurants: many open for New Year’s Day brunch.
- Movie theatres.
What’s usually open on New Year’s Day
- The TTC, on a holiday or Sunday-style schedule. TTC holiday schedule
- Many restaurants, especially brunch spots, hotel restaurants and Chinatown restaurants.
- Cinemas.
- Some attractions, such as Ripley’s Aquarium and the CN Tower, with holiday hours.
- Outdoor rinks run by the City, often with adjusted hours.
- Some pharmacies, with reduced hours; check your local store.
- Convenience stores and some gas stations.
What’s usually closed
- Most retail stores and malls, under Ontario’s retail holiday rules.
- Most grocery stores. Grocery store holiday hours
- The LCBO and most Beer Stores. LCBO holiday hours
- Banks and government offices.
- Toronto Public Library branches.
- Canada Post (no mail delivery).
Always confirm hours directly with the business before you go, as each one sets its own holiday schedule.
Plan ahead on December 31
Because so much is closed on January 1, do your grocery shopping and pick up any medications on December 31, and check the LCBO’s New Year’s Eve hours if you’re hosting. Stores often close early on New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Day long weekend
New Year’s Day 2027 is a Friday, so many people will enjoy a three-day weekend from January 1 to 3. Most stores reopen on Saturday, January 2, and the Distillery Winter Village and other seasonal events usually wrap up around January 3. It’s a great weekend for a final holiday outing before school and work restart.
What’s open on New Year’s Day: FAQ
Are malls open on New Year’s Day in Toronto? Generally no. Most malls are closed on January 1.
Is the TTC free on New Year’s Day? In recent years, transit was free from the evening of December 31 until the morning of January 1. Regular fares apply later in the day.
Ideas for New Year’s Day
See things to do on New Year’s Day in Toronto.
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