Planning your Thanksgiving long weekend in Saint John? Here is what you need to know about city service schedules for the holiday on Monday, October 13, 2025.

To help you prepare, we have compiled a list of closures and service adjustments based on the official notice from the City of Saint John.

City Office and Market Closures

All municipal offices, including City Hall, and the offices on Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street, will be closed on Monday, October 13. They will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, October 14.

If you plan on visiting the historic Saint John City Market, note that it will also be closed for the entire day on Thanksgiving Monday.

Transit and Waste Collection Schedules

There are important changes to some municipal services you should be aware of for the holiday.

• Saint John Transit: There will be no bus service on Monday, October 13. Regular service will resume on Tuesday.
• Garbage and Compost: Your solid waste and compost collection will proceed as usual. There are no changes to the pickup schedule for Thanksgiving.
• Recycling: The city advises that you should contact Miller Waste directly for any questions regarding the recycling collection schedule.

Here to Help

For any non-emergency municipal inquiries, you can contact the City of Saint John Customer Service Centre at (506) 658-4455. The service centre will resume its regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my garbage be collected on Thanksgiving Monday?

Yes. The city has confirmed there are no changes to the solid waste and compost collection schedules for the holiday.

Are Saint John buses running on Thanksgiving?

No. Saint John Transit will not operate on Monday, October 13. Service will return to its normal schedule on Tuesday, October 14.

Is the Saint John City Market open on Thanksgiving?

No, the Saint John City Market will be closed to the public on Thanksgiving Monday.

When will City Hall reopen?

City Hall and other municipal offices will reopen for business at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14.