What’s open and closed Boxing Day in Oakville, Burlington, and Milton
Published December 22, 2023 at 8:00 am
This statutory holiday is called “Boxing Day” because, starting in Medieval Britain, servants had a day off and would receive a gift box.
This year, Boxing Day falls on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. Here is what’s open and closed on Boxing Day in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills.
Open
- Local parks and certain outdoor recreational amenities
- Most Shoppers Drug Marts, but call ahead to be sure
- Most restaurants will be open for dining, takeout and delivery, but make sure to call ahead
- Some smaller grocery stores, such as Rabba grocery stores
- Five Beer Stores in the region: 290 Hays Blvd., Oakville; 1071 Maple Ave., Milton; 236 Guelph St., Halton Hills; 2025 Guelph Line, Burlington; 5051 New St., Burlington; all from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Some LCBO stores may be open, check online to confirm
- Conservation Halton Parks: Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, Kelso, Mount Nemo, Mountsberg, Rattlesnake Point
- Terra Cotta Conservation Area in Halton Hills
- Some Starbucks (hours may vary at different locations)
- Milton Mall (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Oakville Place (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Burlington Shopping Centre (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Mapleview Mall (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
- Toronto Premium Outlets (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
- Square One (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Bramalea City Centre (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Vaughan Mills (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Eaton Centre (7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Closed
- Banks
- City/Town halls
- Most Halton Region offices and services, although all 24-hour/essential services remain open
- Most community centres, seniors’ centres, pools, arenas and libraries
- Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
- Mattamy National Cycling Centre
- All indoor pools in Burlington
Garbage
Waste will be picked up curbside on Tuesday, Dec. 26, but the whole week will be one day later than your normal pickup.
Transit
- Oakville Transit will operate on a holiday schedule
- Burlington Transit will operate on a holiday schedule
- Milton Transit will not be operating
- GO Transit will run on a Saturday schedule