Toronto malls extend their hours in December, close early on Christmas Eve, close on Christmas Day and open early for Boxing Day. Here’s what to expect for 2026, with last year’s hours as a guide. Malls post official holiday hours in late November or early December, and we’ll update this page then.
Holiday hours at Toronto’s biggest malls (2025 for reference)
| Mall | Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | New Year’s Eve | New Year’s Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Toronto Eaton Centre | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Closed | 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Early close | Closed (most stores) |
| Yorkdale Shopping Centre | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Closed | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Closed |
| CF Sherway Gardens | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Closed | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Closed |
| CF Fairview Mall | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Closed | 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Closed |
| Scarborough Town Centre | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Closed | 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Closed |
2026 calendar notes
- Christmas Eve is a Thursday and Christmas Day a Friday.
- Boxing Day falls on Saturday, December 26, so expect a very busy sale weekend.
- New Year’s Day is a Friday.
Extended December hours
Most malls stay open later on weeknights and open earlier on weekends in the two to three weeks before Christmas, which is a good time to shop if you want to avoid peak crowds.
Toronto’s major malls at a glance
- CF Toronto Eaton Centre (downtown, Queen and Dundas stations): Toronto’s busiest mall, with more than 200 stores and a giant holiday tree. Eaton Centre at Christmas
- Yorkdale Shopping Centre (North York, Yorkdale station): luxury brands and big department stores.
- CF Sherway Gardens (Etobicoke): a large west-end mall near the Mississauga border.
- CF Fairview Mall (North York, Don Mills station): a convenient mall on Line 4.
- Scarborough Town Centre (Scarborough): the east end’s biggest mall.
- Square One (Mississauga): one of Canada’s largest malls, just west of Toronto.
- Vaughan Mills (Vaughan): an outlet-style mall near Canada’s Wonderland.
When malls are busiest
| Period | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Black Friday weekend | Very busy, early openings |
| Weekends in December | Busy from late morning to evening |
| December 19 – 23 | Peak crowds, long checkout lines |
| Christmas Eve morning | Busy, then quiet before early closing |
| Boxing Day | Very busy, early openings for sales |
Tips for mall shopping in December
- Shop on weekday mornings right after opening.
- Use transit: parking lots at big malls fill up on weekends.
- Check mall apps or websites for holiday hours, store directories and parking updates.
- Use click-and-collect to reserve items and skip searching the shelves.
- Visit Santa early in the day to avoid long waits. Santa photos in Toronto
Mall holiday hours: FAQ
Are Toronto malls open on Christmas Day? No. Malls are closed on December 25.
Are malls open late before Christmas? Most extend their hours in the weeks before Christmas, sometimes opening earlier and closing later.
Are malls open on New Year’s Day? Generally no. Most malls close on January 1.
Tips
- Store hours can differ from mall hours, especially for anchor stores and restaurants.
- Check the mall’s website or app the day before.
- Take transit: Yorkdale and the Eaton Centre are on Line 1, Scarborough Town Centre is reached by bus from Kennedy Station while the Line 3 replacement buses run, and Fairview is beside Don Mills Station on Line 4.
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