Good Friday is a retail business holiday and a federal statutory holiday in Ottawa, Ontario. Grocery Stores are closed for the holiday.
| Grocery Stores in Ottawa, Ontario | On Good Friday | Navigate |
|---|---|---|
| Your Independent Grocer | Closed | |
| Whole Foods Market | Closed | |
| Farm Boy | Closed | |
| Bulk Barn | Closed | |
| FreshCo | Closed | |
| Loblaws | Closed | |
| No Frills | Closed | |
| Metro | Closed | |
| Food Basics | Closed | |
| Marché Adonis | Closed |
| City | Grocery Stores are | Navigate |
|---|---|---|
| Picton | Permitted to Open | |
| Prince Edward County | Permitted to Open | |
| Georgina | Permitted to Open | |
| Whitchurch-stouffville | Permitted to Open | |
| Markham | Permitted to Open | |
| East Gwillimbury | Permitted to Open | |
| Newmarket | Permitted to Open | |
| Aurora | Permitted to Open | |
| Richmond Hill | Permitted to Open | |
| King City | Permitted to Open | |
| Vaughan | Permitted to Open | |
| Collingwood | Permitted to Open | |
| Windsor | Permitted to Open |
| Retail | On Good Friday |
|---|---|
| Banks | Closed |
| Big Box Stores | Closed |
| Canada Post | Closed |
| Cannabis Dispensaries | Closed |
| Car Dealerships | Closed |
| Casinos | Open |
| Community Centres | Closed |
| Convenience Stores | Permitted to Open |
| Farmer's Markets | Open |
| Florists | Closed |
| Garden Centres | Permitted to Open |
| Gas Stations | Open |
| Grocery Stores | Closed |
| Gyms | Closed |
| Laundromats | Open |
| Lcbo | Closed |
| Libraries | Closed |
| Medical Laboratories | Closed |
| Movie Theatres | Open |
| Newsstands | Open |
| Onroute | Open |
| Pharmacies | Permitted to Open |
| Public Transit | Permitted to Open |
| Restaurants | Permitted to Open |
| Salons | Closed |
| Service Ontario | Closed |
| Shopping Malls | Closed |
| The Beer Store | Closed |
| Tourist Attractions | Permitted to Open |
| Holiday | Grocery Stores in Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Closed |
| Family Day | Closed |
| Good Friday | Closed |
| Easter Sunday | Closed |
| Easter Monday | Permitted to Open |
| Mother's Day | Open |
| Victoria Day | Closed |
| Father's Day | Open |
| Canada Day | Closed |
| Civic Holiday | Closed |
| Labour Day | Closed |
| National Day For Truth And Reconciliation | Open |
| Thanksgiving | Closed |
| Remembrance Day | Permitted to Open |
| Christmas Eve | Permitted to Open |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Permitted to Open |
| New Year's Eve | Permitted to Open |
Retail stores may be closed on these days in Ottawa, Ontario.
| Holiday | Next occurrence |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday, April 18th, 2025 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 20th, 2025 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 19th, 2025 |
| Canada Day | Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 |
| Civic Holiday | Monday, August 4th, 2025 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 1st, 2025 |
| National Day For Truth And Reconciliation | Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 13th, 2025 |
| Remembrance Day | Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25th, 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26th, 2025 |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1st, 2026 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16th, 2026 |
| Retail | Holiday hours in Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Banks | Closed |
| Big Box Stores | Closed |
| Canada Post | Closed |
| Cannabis Dispensaries | Closed |
| Car Dealerships | Closed |
| Casinos | Open |
| Community Centres | Closed |
| Convenience Stores | Permitted to Open |
| Farmer's Markets | Open |
| Florists | Closed |
| Garden Centres | Permitted to Open |
| Gas Stations | Open |
| Grocery Stores | Closed |
| Gyms | Closed |
| Laundromats | Open |
| Lcbo | Closed |
| Libraries | Closed |
| Medical Laboratories | Closed |
| Movie Theatres | Open |
| Newsstands | Open |
| Onroute | Open |
| Pharmacies | Permitted to Open |
| Public Transit | Permitted to Open |
| Restaurants | Permitted to Open |
| Salons | Closed |
| Service Ontario | Closed |
| Shopping Malls | Closed |
| The Beer Store | Closed |
| Tourist Attractions | Permitted to Open |
Good Friday is a Christian feast commemorating the death of Jesus Christ. Because a majority of Ontarians identify as Christian, Good Friday is one of the most widely observed holidays in the province. During the Easter long weekend, of which Good Friday is part, most businesses close or reduce their hours to give employees the opportunity to attend services and family gatherings.
Good Friday will be observed on: