New Brunswick Day falls on Monday, August 3. If you plan to spend the long weekend in Saint John, you need to know which city services, businesses, and attractions are operating and which remain closed.

City Offices and Facilities

The City of Saint John confirmed that core municipal offices shut down for the statutory holiday. You will find City Hall, as well as the Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street administrative offices, closed all day Monday.

Transit and City Market Hours

Getting around the city requires alternative plans if you rely on public transportation. Saint John Transit halts all service on Monday, August 3. Buses resume their regular schedules on Tuesday, August 4.

You can still pick up local goods and food during the holiday. The Saint John City Market welcomes visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on New Brunswick Day.

Retail and Essential Services

Most major retailers and grocery stores, including Atlantic Superstore, Sobeys, and Walmart, are closed for the holiday.

NB Liquor stores are also closed throughout the province.

If you need a prescription, some Shoppers Drug Mart locations remain open with reduced or holiday hours. It’s a good idea to check with your local store before visiting.

Banks are closed for the statutory holiday, and there is no regular Canada Post mail delivery. Corporate post offices are closed, although postal counters inside private businesses may operate according to the host retailer’s schedule.

Hospitals remain open for emergency care, while many non-urgent healthcare services and clinics may operate on modified schedules.

Need Municipal Assistance?

If you have questions about local services, the City of Saint John Customer Service Centre reopens on Tuesday. You can reach them at (506) 658-4455 or visit them in person on the Ground Floor of City Hall at 15 Market Square. Their regular business hours run Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Saint John City Market open on New Brunswick Day?

Yes, the market operates on holiday hours from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3.

Will Saint John Transit operate on New Brunswick Day?

No, transit services stop for the holiday and resume normal routes on Tuesday, August 4.

Are city administrative offices open?

No, City Hall and municipal offices on Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street close entirely for the holiday.

Are grocery stores open on New Brunswick Day?

Most major grocery stores, including Atlantic Superstore and Sobeys, are closed. Some smaller convenience stores may remain open.

Is NB Liquor open on New Brunswick Day?

No, all NB Liquor stores are closed for the holiday.