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Open and closed in Ottawa on New Year's Day 2025

Skating on the Rink of Dreams. Photo by Dave Yin from the OttawaStart Flickr pool.

Happy New Year! Here’s what’s open and closed on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025 in Ottawa. (To add to this list, or to make a correction, please contact us.)

New Year’s Day is a statutory holiday.

Shopping & attractions

  • Malls and retail outlets are generally closed in Ontario and Quebec on January 1.

  • If you do need last minute groceries, your best bet is the local convenience store, or Shoppers Drug Mart.

  • Some grocery stores are open on New Year’s Day, such as:

  • There are some restaurants that will be open for takeout or delivery, such as Zak’s Diner, Elgin Street Diner, Kettleman’s Bagels, the Sunset Grill at Lansdowne Park, some Tim Hortons and most A&W’s to name a few.

  • LCBO stores and Beer Stores close at 6pm on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31), and are closed on January 1.

  • SAQ stores in Quebec close at 5pm on New Year’s Eve and are closed on Jan 1.

  • For last-minute booze, check out an “outlet” type business such as brewpubs or Wine Rack stores. They are usually open on holidays.

  • No Canada Post mail service on January 1.

Need a doctor or emergency care?

  • You can find healthcare services open during holidays by checking holidayhours.ca

City services:

  • There will be no curbside or multi-residential green bin, recycling, garbage or bulky item collection on January 1. The pick-up will take place on the following day.

    • The city says Christmas trees will be collected on garbage day, along with your green bin, but they should not be inside a plastic bag and decorations must be removed.

  • OC Transpo is on holiday service until January 3.

  • Free transit service will be provided on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, after 6 pm courtesy of Safer Roads Ottawa and MADD Ottawa and Area.

  • 3-1-1 service is open for urgent requests.

  • City Hall and Client Service Centres remain closed on January 2.

  • The Provincial Offences Court remains closed on January 2.

  • Recreation facilities are on a modified schedule during the holiday period, check with your specific facility for details.

  • Outdoor skating is open, check ottawa.ca to see which rinks are in operation.

  • Libraries will be closed on January 1.