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Here's what's open and closed this Christmas holiday

Merry Christmas, and happy holidays to all! Here is what's open and closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day in Newmarket
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Christmas Day and Boxing Day are statutory holidays in Ontario. Here’s what’s open and closed. See which Newmarket and York Region facilities are open and closed this holiday season here.

Christmas Eve (Sunday, Dec. 24)

What's open:

Malls and shopping centres in the region will close early, including Upper Canada Mall (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Vaughan Mills (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Tanger Outlets (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and Hillcrest Mall (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). 

Pharmacies, including Shoppers Drug Mart at Yonge and Savage (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.), Yonge and Davis (9 a.m. to midnight), and 404 Town Centre (8 a.m. to midnight).

LCBO stores close at 6 p.m. Beer Stores in Newmarket and Aurora are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Grocery stores, including Dickie's No Frills on Leslie (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and John's No Frills on Davis (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Metro at Yonge and Mulock (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and Metro at Davis (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Movie theatres. Click here for SilverCity Newmarket show times.

GO Transit will be running regular service. 

York Region Transit will be running regular service.

Mercedes-Benz Skating Feature at Riverwalk Commons will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting

Magna Fitness Centre is open (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.).

What’s closed:

Most Town of Newmarket facilities.

Christmas Day (Monday, Dec. 25) 

What’s open:

Some pharmacies, including Shoppers Drug Mart at Yonge and Savage (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Yonge and Davis (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and 404 Town Centre (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).

Movie theatres. Click here for SilverCity Newmarket show times.

GO Transit will be running on a Saturday schedule. 

York Region Transit will be running Sunday/holiday service.

Mercedes-Benz Skating Feature at Riverwalk Commons will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting. 

What’s closed:

Most businesses, retail stores, including malls, grocery stores, and banks.

Government services will be closed, including Canada Post, with no collection or delivery of mail.

All Town of Newmarket facilities, including the Magna fitness centre.

LCBO and Beer Stores.

Boxing Day (Tuesday, Dec. 26) 

What’s Open:

Malls and shopping centres, including Upper Canada Mall (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.), Vaughan Mills (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.), Tanger Outlets (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.),  and Hillcrest Mall (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

Pharmacies, including Shoppers Drug Mart at Yonge and Savage (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.), Yonge and Davis (9 a.m. to midnight), and 404 Town Centre (9 a.m. to midnight).

The Beer Store at 1100 Davis Dr. is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Select LCBO stores are open. 

Grocery stores, including Dickie's No Frills on Leslie (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and John's No Frills on Davis (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Metro at Yonge and Mulock (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and Metro at Davis (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Movie theatres. Click here for SilverCity Newmarket show times.

GO Transit is operating a Saturday schedule. 

York Region Transit will be running Saturday/holiday service.

Mercedes-Benz Skating Feature at Riverwalk Commons will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting.

What’s closed:

Most banks and government buildings, including all Town of Newmarket facilities.

Government services will be closed, including Canada Post, with no collection or delivery.