New Years Day in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and Welland and what’s open and closed
Published January 1, 2022 at 2:53 am
New Years Day in St. Catharines, Welland, Lincoln and Niagara Region falls on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.
FUN FACT: Who initially decided that January 1 was the first day of the year? That would be Pope Gregory XIII, who introduced a revised calendar in 1582. In addition to solving the issue with leap years by adding a day every fourth year, the Gregorian calendar restored January 1 as the start of the New Year.
So here’s what’s open and closed on Jan. 1, 2024.
Open:
- Some smaller grocery stores, such as Rabba
- Most convenience stores and gas stations, including those with convenience stores attached
- Some Shoppers Drug Marts (call ahead)
- Many restaurants will be open, especially in Niagara Falls but call ahead to be sure.
- Movie theatres will be open throughout Niagara Region
- Most Niagara Falls family-oriented tourist attractions though call ahead
Closed:
- All LCBOs and Beer Stores
- All major grocery stores, such as Fortino’s, Longo’s, Walmart, Great Canadian Superstores, Metro and Zehrs
- All 60-plus wineries and 20 craft breweries
- Government offices
- All City and Town Halls
- All St Catharines and Welland malls but because Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake are tourist designated, some of their malls may be open – best to call ahead
- Banks
- Libraries
- Community Centres
- Community Recycling Centres
- Arenas
GARBAGE:
Collection will be pushed back a day for the entire week.
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TRANSIT:
- Transit in St Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland will be running on holiday hours.
- GO Transit will be running on a Saturday schedule. See HERE for times.