What can residents expect on Easter Sunday 2026 in Toronto and Halifax? Most businesses and services will be closed, but some exceptions apply.
In Toronto, the majority of businesses will shut their doors for the holiday. However, select locations of Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall will remain open. Notably, major grocery chains will be closed, although The Beer Store and LCBO will operate as usual.
Public transit in Toronto will not be disrupted; both the TTC and GO Transit will run on regular schedules, ensuring residents can travel as needed.
In Halifax, Easter Sunday is not a statutory holiday, yet it is designated as a retail closing day. Most city services will also be closed, with Halifax Transit operating on a normal weekend schedule.
For those looking to shop, the Gateway Meat Market in Dartmouth will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., while the Kingswood Market in Hammons Plains will welcome customers from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m..
Fr. Frank Brennan delivered a homily on Easter Sunday 2026, emphasizing themes of hope and truth, stating, “Happy Easter. Paul tells the Corinthians in today’s second reading: ‘Christ, our passover, has been sacrificed; let us celebrate the feast…’”
He further remarked, “We maintain our hope by being attentive to the little signs as were Peter and the other disciple in today’s gospel from John.” This reflects the spirit of the day, as many families gather to celebrate their traditions.
As Easter Monday approaches, waste collection in Halifax will continue as per usual, ensuring that city services resume promptly after the holiday.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes or additional openings for Easter Sunday, but residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.