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Christmas: What’s open and closed in Greater Saint John

New Brunswickers looking to pick up one last item from the grocery store or pick up a holiday gift only have a few hours left.

Most stores will be closing early on Christmas Eve so employees can have the chance to spend time with their families and friends.

All malls, big-box stores and most grocery stores will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Some drug stores and smaller grocery stores will be open, although their hours may vary.

NB Liquor and Cannabis NB stores will be closed, but agency liquor outlets may be open.

Banks, post offices and all government offices will also be closed and there will be no mail delivery.

Saint John Transit will end service at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will not be operating on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.

Christmas Day garbage and compost collection in the city will move to Dec. 28.

If you are unsure if something is open, it is best to call ahead.


  • Brad Perry is an award-winning news anchor and reporter and a 2013 graduate of the NBCC journalism program. Based in New Brunswick, he is also the assistant national news director for Acadia Broadcasting. Contact Brad at perry.brad@radioabl.ca.

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