While New Year's Eve is a regular shopping day in St. Catharines, Ontario, Community Centres are expected to be open, but with reduced hours.
Retail stores may be closed on these days in St. Catharines, Ontario.
December 31st is known as New Year's Eve in Ontario, and is the last day of the calendar year. It is tradition to stay up until midnight to welcome the new year, and as such bars and restaurants are often busy on New Year's Eve. The Beer Store and The LCBO are typically very busy as well. While New Year's Eve isn't officially a holiday, many retailers will close early to give staff the opportunity to attend celebrations.
New Year's Eve will be observed on: