What's open and closed in the Halifax area on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
Most grocery stores and malls open, some government services closed
Monday, Sept. 30, marks the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — an annual commemoration honouring the children who died while attending residential schools and the survivors, families and communities still affected by the legacy of the residential school system.
It is designated as a federal statutory holiday and was recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in its 94 calls to action.
Here is a list of what's open and what's not across the Halifax region on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
Groceries
- Gateway Meat Market: Open.
- Sobeys: Open.
- Atlantic Superstore: Open.
- Costco: Open.
- Walmart: Open.
- Drugstores: Most are open, but check with individual stores first.
NSLC stores will be closed on Monday, though some agency stores could be open.
Malls
The malls are open, but some businesses in them may be closed.
- Halifax Shopping Centre: Open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Mic Mac Mall: Open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunnyside Mall: Open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Park Lane Mall: Open regular hours.
- Scotia Square: Open regular hours.
Halifax Public Libraries
All locations closed on Monday.
Transit
Halifax Transit buses and ferries will be operating on holiday service on Monday, Sept. 30.
The Alderney ferry service will run at half-hour frequency, with the first crossing departing the Alderney terminal at 7:30 a.m. and the final crossing leaving the Halifax terminal at 11:45 p.m. There will be no Woodside ferry service on Monday.
A news release from the city said all buses will pull over at 2:15 p.m. on Monday for a moment of silence in memory of the children who never returned home from residential schools, survivors, and their families and communities.
Waste collection
There will be no change to municipal solid waste collection services.
Recreation and entertainment
Most city-run recreation facilities will be closed on Monday. Residents are advised to call ahead for operating hours and program information.
Canada Post
There will be no collection or delivery of mail Monday. Most post offices will be closed, but post offices operated by the private sector may be open.
Parking
On-street parking meter spaces are free Monday.
Banks
All banks are closed.
311 call centre
The 311 contact centre will be closed on Monday for full service. Urgent calls can still be reported during the holiday. Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday.
