New Year’s Day: What’s Open and Closed

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New Year’s Day in New Brunswick will be marked by numerous closures, impacting stores, offices, and public services across the province. On Thursday, January 1, many facilities will cease operations, with regular schedules resuming on Friday, January 2.

What’s Open and Closed on New Year’s Day

Retail and Grocery Stores

Most grocery stores, including Sobeys, Real Atlantic Superstore, and Walmart, will be closed.
Shoppers Drug Mart locations may operate until 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., varying by store.
Victory Meat Market locations in downtown Fredericton and Lincoln Road will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Costco stores in Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton, including their gas bars, will be closed.

Liquor and Cannabis Stores

N.B. Liquor and Cannabis N.B. locations will remain closed on January 1.

Shopping Malls

Regent Mall in Fredericton, McAllister Place in Saint John, and Champlain Place in Dieppe will be closed.
Saint John City Market will also be closed on New Year’s Day.

Tourism and Attractions

Beaverbrook Art Gallery and Fredericton Region Museum will be closed.
Magnetic Hill Zoo in Moncton will be open, showcasing its Wild Lights exhibit.
Resurgo Place in Moncton will also be closed, with all attractions reopening on January 2.

Government Offices and Public Services

Service New Brunswick and Service Canada offices will be closed.
City halls in Saint John, Fredericton, and Moncton will not operate.
Transit services, including Saint John Transit, Fredericton Transit, and Codiac Transpo, will not run.
Garbage collection will adhere to its regular schedule in Saint John, while Fredericton and Moncton will delay collections scheduled for January 1 until Saturday, January 3.

Recreational Facilities

Fredericton arenas and the indoor pool will be closed.
Saint John arenas will also close on January 1.
In Moncton, the Crossman Community Centre-Kay Arena will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., offering free activities for all ages.

Library Services

All public libraries in New Brunswick will be closed on New Year’s Day.

On Friday, January 2, all previously closed services and establishments will resume normal operations. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly as they celebrate the New Year.