What’s open and closed Christmas Day in Oakville, Burlington, and Milton

For the first time in a couple of years, Christmas — Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 — will be the first one without any significant pandemic-related restrictions in Burlington, Milton, Oakville and Halton Hills.

Here’s what’s open and closed on Christmas Day this year in Halton:

Open:

• Some restaurants will be open for indoor dining, takeout and curbside pickup, but call ahead to be sure
• Most convenience stores
• Some Shoppers Drug Marts
• Some Starbucks (hours may vary at different locations)

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What’s open and closed on Christmas Day in:
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Hamilton
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Durham – Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering

Closed:

• Toronto Premium Outlets
• Oakville Place
• Mapleview Centre
• Burlington Centre
• Most major grocery stores
• Major malls
• Banks
• Libraries
• Beer Stores and LCBOs
• Oakville Museum
• Milton Sports Centre
• Mattamy National Cycling Centre
• Rotary Pond skating rink in Spencer Smith Park
• Community centres
• All levels of government offices
• City Hall/Town Hall
• Canada Post (no mail pick-up or delivery)
• Halton Waste Management Site
• Garbage and recycling (blue box, green bin, and yard waste) will be collected one day later

Transit

• Oakville Transit will operate on a Sunday schedule
• Burlington Transit will operate on a holiday schedule
• Milton Transit will not be running
• GO Transit will run on a Sunday schedule

If you’re looking for some activities and things to do on Christmas Day, here are some options:

• Go for a skate. There are many municipal skating rinks operating in public parks
• Head out on the trails. Dozens of public parks and wilderness areas are perfect for going on a snowy hike
• Make your way to Burlington’s Spencer Smith Park after dark and catch the annual Festival of Lights