New Year's Day 2026: What's Open And Closed In Vancouver

New Year's Day: What's Open And Closed In Vancouver

Is it just us, or have the holidays come and passed a bit too quickly? But don't fret: there are still a few days left, and plenty of things to do as the year comes to a close (and the new one opens with a fresh beginning).

December 30, 2025

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Is it just us, or have the holidays come and passed a bit too quickly? But don't fret: there are still a few days left, and plenty of things to do as the year comes to a close (and the new one opens with a fresh beginning).

For those who will be taking public transit, TransLink will once again be offering free transit on New Year's Eve, starting at 5:00 pm; services will also be provided on an extended weekday schedule before shifting to a Sunday/Holiday schedule for New Year's Day.

Also of note: there will be firework shows at both Grouse Mountain and Cypress Mountain.

Beyond these highlights, here's what's open and what's closed on New Year's Day around Metro Vancouver:

New Year's Day: What's Closed In Metro Vancouver

Government buildings
Canada Post
Banks
ICBC
BC Liquor Stores
Vancouver Public Library (all branches besides the Carnegie Branch)
Burnaby Public Library
Costco

New Year's Day: What's Open In Metro Vancouver

CF Pacific Centre (11:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Metropolis At Metrotown (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
Guildford Town Centre (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)
Walmart (select locations)
T&T (various times)
Cineplex theatres
Science World (12:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Vancouver Aquarium (9:30 am to 5:30 pm)
Vancouver Lookout
Robson Square Ice Rink (9:00 am to 9:00 pm)

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New Year's Day: What's Open And Closed In Vancouver

Is it just us, or have the holidays come and passed a bit too quickly? But don't fret: there are still a few days left, and plenty of things to do as the year comes to a close (and the new one opens with a fresh beginning).

New Year's Day: What's Closed In Metro Vancouver

New Year's Day: What's Open In Metro Vancouver

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