What’s open, what’s closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day in Halifax – Halifax | 24CA News
There will likely be many closures and repair reductions across the metropolis as folks mark the vacation season.
Many companies will likely be closed or have lowered hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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To additional complicate issues, a serious storm that’s anticipated to convey sturdy winds and heavy rain is forecast to start Friday and proceed into Christmas Eve on Saturday.
Here’s a listing of what you’ll be able to anticipate over the vacations.
Food and drink
Sobeys: Open 7 a.m. to five p.m. on Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25 and 26.
Atlantic Superstore: Open 7 a.m. to five p.m. on Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25 and 26.
NSLC: Open 10 a.m. to five p.m. on Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25 and 26.
Pharmacies: Some pharmacies are open between Dec. 24 and 26 with various vacation hours. The Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia has a information to examine native HRM pharmacy hours.
Shopping
Halifax Shopping Centre: Open Christmas Eve from 9:30 a.m. to five p.m., closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, reopening on Dec. 27 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mic Mac Mall: Open Christmas Eve from 9:30 a.m. to five p.m., closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, reopening on Dec. 27 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunnyside Mall: Open Christmas Eve from 9:30 a.m. to five p.m., closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, reopening on Dec. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bedford Place Mall: Open Christmas Eve from 9:30 a.m. to five p.m.; closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, reopening on Dec. 27.
Halifax Transit bus and ferry companies
Halifax Transit buses will likely be working on vacation schedules on Dec. 25. There isn’t any Alderney or Woodside ferry service on that day.
Buses, Access-A-Bus and the Alderney ferry will function on vacation service on Boxing Day — Monday, Dec. 26. There isn’t any weekend service for the Woodside ferry. For detailed vacation service schedules by particular person route, go to the halifax,ca web site.
In help of MADD Halifax Regional Chapter, Halifax Transit will likely be providing free prolonged bus service on New Year’s Eve.
Parking
On-street parking will likely be free on Dec. 26, Dec. 27, and Jan. 2.
“Parking Enforcement will be responding to urgent calls only on Saturday, Dec. 24, and will resume regular operations on Wednesday, Dec. 28,” Halifax Regional Municipality famous in a launch.
The municipality says drivers should nonetheless observe different posted signage, resembling accessible parking, hearth hydrants and no stopping.
Solid waste assortment
Garbage, organics, and recyclables assortment companies won’t be affected by the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Regular assortment companies will happen as typical on each Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2
The Household Special Waste (HSW) Depot in Bayers Lake will likely be closed on Saturday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 31, however will likely be open on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility will likely be closed on Sunday, Dec. 25, and Sunday, Jan. 1, however will likely be open on Saturday, Dec. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Recreation
Many recreation services will likely be working on irregular schedules between Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Jan 2. People are suggested to name every facility to verify hours.
The Emera Oval is now open for the 2022/23 winter season. Skate occasions will be discovered on-line at halifax.ca.
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