Victoria Day: What's open and closed on P.E.I.


Monday, May 20, 2019

Government offices are closed, but grocery stores are open — and it's yard debris collection day

Many businesses and services on P.E.I. will remain open on Victoria Day, but it's best to call ahead if you're unsure. (Shutterstock/Roman Sigaev) Government offices on P.E.I. will be closed on Monday, May 20, for Victoria Day.



But many businesses and services will remain open.


Here is a list of what is open and closed.

  • Schools are closed.
  • Canada Post will not have delivery service.
  • Island Waste Management will have regular pickup. It is also collecting yard debris so have your bags of leaves ready.
  • Sobeys stores are open regular hours.
  • Atlantic Superstores are open regular hours.
  • Co-op and Foodland stores are open regular hours, except for Foodland Charlottetown and the O'Leary Co-op, which will close at 6 p.m. 

  • Murphy's Queen Street Pharmacy and Food Market is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Walmart is open regular hours.
  • P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission stores are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the exception of the Granville Street store in Summerside and the Oak Tree store in Charlottetown, which will be open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • P.E.I. Cannabis stores are open regular hours.
  • Charlottetown Mall is open regular hours.
  • Confederation Court Mall is closed, but Shoppers Drug Mart is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • County Fair Mall in Summerside is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, stores that have outdoor access are open regular hours.
  • T3 Transit is operating on its regular schedule.
  • P.E.I. public libraries are closed.
  • Provincial and federal government offices are closed.
  • Municipal offices are closed (which means parking enforcement commissionaires have the day off!).