Remembrance Day falls on a Wednesday this year. You need to know what is open and closed around Saint John before you head out. Most stores and municipal offices shut their doors to observe the day.

Several municipalities and legion branches across New Brunswick host Remembrance Day ceremonies. You can find specific times and locations on your local community websites. For a full provincial overview, you can review the original report from CBC News.

Retail and Grocery Stores

Plan your shopping ahead of time. Major grocery chains including Sobeys, Real Atlantic Superstore, Costco and Walmart remain closed on Wednesday. You will also find the doors locked at NB Liquor and Cannabis NB.

If you want to visit the mall, you have to wait. McAllister Place in Saint John, Regent Mall in Fredericton and Champlain Place in Dieppe are closed. The Saint John City Market is also closed for the day.

You can still pick up essentials at most Shoppers Drug Mart locations. Check with your local pharmacy to confirm their specific holiday hours.

Government Offices and Public Transit

Government services take a pause on Remembrance Day. Service Canada and Service New Brunswick locations are closed. Saint John City Hall and other civic administrative offices across the province shut down for the holiday.

Getting around Saint John requires alternative plans. Saint John Transit does not operate on Wednesday. Fredericton Transit is also off the roads. If you are travelling to Moncton, Codiac Transpo runs on a modified schedule.

Drivers in Saint John get a small perk. You can park free of charge all day in the Peel Plaza parking garage.

Schools and Universities

Students get the day off. All public schools are closed.

University and college campuses also pause operations. New Brunswick Community College and the University of New Brunswick cancel classes. UNB and St. Thomas University observe their reading week during this time. Most university administrative offices remain closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Saint John City Market open on Remembrance Day?

No. The Saint John City Market is closed on November 11.

Does Saint John Transit run on Remembrance Day?

No. Saint John Transit does not operate on the holiday.

Where can I park for free in Saint John on Remembrance Day?

You can park for free all day at the Peel Plaza parking garage.

Are grocery stores open on November 11?

Major grocery stores like Sobeys and Real Atlantic Superstore are closed. Some Shoppers Drug Mart locations remain open.