What's Open and Closed on Labour Day in Alberta: A Guide for 2024

Labour Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, is a statutory holiday in Canada, including Alberta. It’s a day dedicated to honoring workers' contributions and is often viewed as the unofficial end of summer. In Alberta, Labour Day brings a mix of closures and special hours for various services, businesses, and attractions. Here's a guide to what you can expect to be open on Labour Day 2024 in Alberta, specifically in the cities of Edmonton and Calgary.

What’s Open in Edmonton

• Landmark Cinemas
• Cineplex
• The Landfill
• West Edmonton Mall
• Kingsway Mall
• Southgate Centre
• Edmonton City Centre Mall
• Edmonton Valley Mall
• Riverside
• Rundle Park
• Victoria Park
• Fort Edmonton Park
• Royal Alberta Museum
• Alberta Aviation Museum
• U of A Botanic Garden
• Costco

What’s Closed in Edmonton

• Edmonton’s Recreational centres
• Post office

What’s Open in Calgary

• Heritage Park
• Calgary Zoo
• Telus Spark
• Calaway Park (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Calgary Tower
• Hangar Flight Museum
• Military Museums
• Heritage Park (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
• YMCA
• Remington (Will operate on weekend hours)
• Saddletowne (Will operate on weekend hours)
• Seton (7:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
• Southland Leisure Centre (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
• Village Square Leisure Centre (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
• CF Chinook Centre (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
• CF Market Mall (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
• Southcentre Mall (11:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
• The CORE Shopping Centre (12:00 NN to 5:00 PM)
• Landmark Cinemas
• Cineplex
• Canyon Meadows

What’s Closed in Calgary

• Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
• Ralph Klein Park Environmental Education Centre
• Calgary Public Library
• YMCA Shawnessy
• Shouldice Aquatic Centre
• Canada Post
• Calgary Soccer Centre

Labour Day in Alberta offers a mix of relaxation and activities, with many businesses and attractions adjusting their hours to accommodate the holiday. While major shopping malls, grocery stores, and popular attractions like parks and zoos remain open, they often operate on reduced hours. It's important to plan, especially if you're looking to visit specific locations or require services such as public transit or healthcare. Whether you spend the day shopping, dining out, enjoying recreational activities, or simply relaxing, understanding what's open will help you make the most of your Labour Day holiday in Alberta.

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