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Saint-Jean-Baptiste 2025: Here’s what’s open and closed in Montreal on Tuesday, June 24

<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-quebec-flag-waves-in-the-grass.jpg?id=61076796&width=980"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/fete-nationale" target="_blank">Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day</a> (aka Fête nationale du Québec) falls on Tuesday, June 24 this year, giving many Montrealers a midweek break to enjoy the city, attend festivities, or just sleep in. As Quebec's official national holiday, it's a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-stat-holidays-2025-calendar" target="_blank">statutory day off</a> for most, meaning government services, stores, and transit could be operating on modified schedules.</p><p>Whether you're planning to catch a parade, grab brunch, or just wondering if the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/saq" target="_blank">SAQ</a> will be open, here's a handy breakdown of what's open and closed in Montreal this Saint-Jean.</p><h3><span></span>What’s open in Montreal on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day 2025?</h3> <p><strong>Montreal public markets:</strong><br/> Atwater, Jean-Talon, Maisonneuve, and neighbourhood markets will all be open, but possibly with reduced hours. Check <a href="https://www.marchespublics-mtl.com/fr" target="_blank">Marchés Publics de Montréal’s site</a> for updates.</p><p><strong>STM transit:</strong><br/> Buses and metros will run on a holiday schedule. Plan accordingly via the <a href="https://www.stm.info/en" target="_blank">STM website</a> or Transit app.</p><p><strong>Garbage, recycling & compost pickup:</strong><br/> All regular Tuesday collections will happen as usual across boroughs.</p><p><strong>Espace pour la Vie museums:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Biodôme</li> <li> Insectarium</li> <li> Botanical Garden</li> <li> Planetarium</li> <li> Biosphère<br/> Open with regular hours.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Most restaurants, bars & cafés:</strong><br/> Open as usual, especially in tourist areas and busy neighbourhoods.</p><p><strong>Pharmacies & gas stations:</strong><br/> Most major chains will remain open, but hours may vary.</p><p><strong>Some dépanneurs and small grocery stores:</strong><br/> Especially in central areas — but expect limited staff or early closing.</p> <h3>What’s closed in Montreal on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day 2025?</h3> <p><strong>SAQ & SQDC stores:</strong><br/> Most locations will be closed for the holiday.</p><p><strong>Shopping malls & big-box stores:</strong><br/> Expect closures at CF Fairview Pointe-Claire, Carrefour Angrignon, Eaton Centre, Carrefour Laval, Walmart, and Costco.</p><p><strong>Banks & government offices:</strong><br/> All major financial institutions and provincial/federal offices — including SAAQ and Passport Canada — will be closed.</p><p><strong>Canada Post:</strong><br/> No mail delivery or pickup. Some private post counters (inside pharmacies) may still operate.</p><p><strong>City of Montreal offices:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Accès Montréal offices</li> <li> Borough halls</li> <li> Permit counters</li> <li> Municipal courtrooms (except Room R.40 for detainee appearances)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Libraries, pools, & community centres:</strong><br/> Varies by borough — check your local borough's website to confirm schedules.</p><p>If you're looking to soak up some culture (or just enjoy a festive crowd), there are tons of Fête nationale parties and events happening around town. You can find a full list of official celebrations on <a href="https://www.mtl.org/en/experience/fete-nationale-montreal" target="_blank">Montreal's tourism site</a>.</p><p>As for the weather, <a href="https://weather.gc.ca/en/location/index.html?coords=45.529,-73.562" target="_blank">Environment Canada's Montreal forecast</a> is calling for clear skies and lots of sun with a high of 35 C. </p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p><p><br/></p>