Here’s a list of what will be open and closed in the Halifax area on Jan. 1:
Groceries
- Walmart will be closed New Year’s Day and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Sobeys will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Atlantic Superstore will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Costco will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Shoppers Drug Mart will have different hours at different locations. Check their website for details.
- Gateway Meat Market will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Smaller independently owned grocery stores may be open on Jan. 1, but be sure to call ahead.
Beer, wine and spirits
- NSLC locations will be closed on Jan. 1 and will reopen on Jan. 2. Some agency stores could be open.
- The Moosehead Cold Beer Store in Dartmouth will be open Jan. 1 from noon to 8 p.m.
- Bishop’s Cellar and WestSide in Halifax will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
- Harvest Wines in Dartmouth will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
Libraries
- All Halifax Public Libraries locations will be closed and will reopen on Jan. 2.
Transit
- Halifax Transit will operate on holiday hours on Jan. 1.
- Ferries will not operate on Jan. 1.
Municipal recreation facilities
- Many HRM recreation facilities will be operating on irregular schedules until Jan. 2.
- The Emera Oval at the Halifax Common will host New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day skates.
Waste collection
- No garbage, organics or recyclables will be collected in HRM on Jan. 1. The next collection for that missed date is Saturday, Jan. 3.
- The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility will be closed on Jan. 1.
Canada Post
- There is no collection or delivery of mail on New Year’s Day.
Banks
- All banks will be closed on New Year’s Day.
Parking
- On-street parking in HRM will be free on Jan. 1, but motorists must abide by other posted signs.
