This holiday is known as “Boxing Day” because, back in Medieval Britain, servants were given a day off along with a gift box.
This year, Boxing Day is on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Here’s what you can expect to be open and closed on Boxing Day in Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills. Many shops will be welcoming customers for post-Christmas sales.
Open
Local parks and some outdoor recreational facilities All essential emergency services including hospitals, police stations, fire departments, and paramedics Mental health helplines Most restaurants and fast-food takeout places Food delivery services like Uber Eats Shoppers Drug Mart Most large grocery stores along with smaller ones like Rabba grocery stores Beer Stores at 2025 Guelph Line and 5051 New Street in Burlington; 1071 Maple Avenue in Milton; 290 Hays Boulevard in Oakville. Hours are from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. Some LCBO stores may be open depending on the location Conservation Halton Parks: Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, Kelso, Mount Nemo, Mountsberg, Rattlesnake Point Terra Cotta Conservation Area located in Halton Hills Movie theatres Tim Hortons and Starbucks locations Milton Mall (10 a. m. to 9 p. m.) Oakville Place (10 a. m. to 6 p. m.) Burlington Centre (10 a. m. to 6 p. m.) Mapleview Centre (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 8 p. m.) Vaughan Mills (8 a. m. to 9 p. m.) Eaton Centre (7 a. m. to 9:30 p. m.) Costco (9 a. m. to 8:30 p. m.) Lime Ridge Mall (8 a. m. to 8 p. m.)
Closed
Banks City/Town Halls Halton Region offices Libraries Community centers, seniors’ centers, pools, arenas and libraries Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts Mattamy National Cycling Centre All indoor pools in Burlington Post offices and mail delivery
Medical
Need medical help during the holidays? Check holidayhours. ca to find out which urgent care clinics, walk-in clinics, pharmacies, and medical labs are open near you.
Garbage
Waste collection schedules depend on your area of residence. Follow this link to find out your collection date.
Transit
Oakville Transit operates from 8 a. m. until 8 p. m. Burlington Transit runs from 6:30 a. m. until 10:15 p. m. Milton Transit will not have service. GO Transit will follow Saturday hours with times varying by route; follow this link for more details.
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Waste collection schedules depend on your area of residence. Follow this link to find out your collection date.
Transit
Oakville Transit operates from 8 a. m. until 8 p. m. Burlington Transit runs from 6:30 a. m. until 10:15 p. m. Milton Transit will not have service. GO Transit will follow Saturday hours with times varying by route; follow this link for more details.
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