What’s Open and Closed on Christmas Day in Mississauga and Brampton

As Canadians gear up to celebrate one of the most significant holidays of the year, Christmas Day, a variety of services and businesses in Mississauga and Brampton will adjust their schedules. Here’s a complete guide to help residents navigate what’s open and closed on December 25, ensuring a seamless holiday experience.

Mississauga

Open:
While most businesses will shut their doors, essential services such as police, fire, paramedics, and hospitals will remain operational. Additionally, smaller grocery stores like Rabba Fine Foods, many gas stations, and convenience stores will be open. Residents can also enjoy skating at the Celebration Square ice rink, watch movies at local theatres, or visit the Mississauga Chinese Centre. Select cafes, bars, and restaurants may be open, but it’s advisable to call ahead to confirm.

Closed: 
Major shopping destinations, including Square One Shopping Centre, Erin Mills Town Centre, Dixie Outlet Mall, and Heartland Town Centre, will be closed. Similarly, most large grocery stores, banks, libraries, community centres, and liquor outlets such as LCBO and The Beer Store will remain closed. Government offices at all levels, as well as Canada Post, will not be operational.

Waste collection and recycling services will be paused on December 25 and 26, and Community Recycling Centres will also be closed. MiWay will operate on a Sunday service schedule, while GO Transit will follow a Saturday schedule.

Brampton

Open:
Critical services, including police, fire, paramedics, and traffic management, will function as usual. Outdoor skating rinks like the Chinguacousy Park Skating Recreational Trail and Gore Meadows covered outdoor rink will be open for holiday fun. Rabba Fine Foods locations, some pharmacies like Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall, gas stations, convenience stores, and movie theatres will also be accessible. Region of Peel emergency shelters will remain open, with support available through the street helpline at 1-877-848-8481.

Closed: 
Most major retail hubs, including Bramalea City Centre and Shoppers World, will not open their doors. Non-essential government offices, large grocery stores like Loblaws and Metro, libraries, community centres, and liquor stores will remain closed. Additionally, services like the Brampton Animal Shelter and the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) will not be available.

Region of Peel non-emergency services will take a break from December 25 until January 2. Waste collection will not occur on December 25, and TransHelp offices will be closed from December 25 to January 1. Brampton Transit will operate on a reduced schedule, while GO Transit will follow a Saturday service schedule.

This holiday season, plan ahead to avoid surprises and make the most of the festive day with family and friends.