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Victoria Day Closures and Adjusted Schedules Announced Across Canadian Cities

Federal offices, transit, retail, and cultural services in Regina, Metro Vancouver, and Toronto adapt schedules for the May holiday.

Victoria Day is a federal stat holiday but there are lots of places open, including the Bloedel Conservatory in Vancouver.
Victoria Day, what's open and closed?
Playland at the PNE is one of the many events going on in Metro Vancouver this Victoria Day long weekend.
Fans enjoy the warm weather and sunshine during a Vancouver Canadians game at Nat Bailey Stadium.

Overview

  • Federal and provincial offices, Canada Post, and banks will be closed on Victoria Day Monday, reopening on Tuesday, May 20.
  • Transit systems in Regina and Metro Vancouver will operate on Sunday or holiday schedules, with select customer service centers closed.
  • Retail stores, including malls and grocery chains, will follow reduced or Sunday hours, while Costco locations will remain closed.
  • Cultural attractions like the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina and the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver will be open with regular hours.
  • Municipal services in Regina, such as libraries and waste disposal, will operate on adjusted schedules, and parking meters will not be in effect.