Family Day will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland and the Niagara Region.
This holiday happens on the third Monday of February each year and is recognized as a statutory holiday in Ontario and several other Canadian provinces, although it may go by different names depending on where you are.
Since Family Day is a provincial holiday rather than a federal one, some federal government offices might still be open.
In popular tourist spots like Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake, certain shopping centers can operate, while other malls and retail outlets may close down. Residents should check directly with businesses for their specific Family Day hours.
Open:
Canada One in Niagara Falls Outlet Collection at Niagara in Niagara-on-the-Lake Some smaller grocery stores, like Rabba grocery stores Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations There are more than 60 wineries/vineyards in the Niagara region and most will be open. It’s a good idea to call ahead to confirm. Most breweries will be open as well; just give them a call first Cafes, restaurants and bars that usually open on Mondays will likely welcome guests too, but calling ahead is wise to confirm Movie theatres Many family-friendly attractions in Niagara Falls including Ripley’s Museum, the Niagara Sky Wheel, Movieland Wax Museum, Louis Tussauds Clifton Hill, Bird Kingdom, the Butterfly Conservatory and more Canada Post (mail pick-up and delivery won’t change due to the holiday) Federal government offices The Mac Bain Community Centre in Niagara Falls The Niagara Falls Exchange Niagara Falls History Museum The Gale Centre Arena will be available for free public skating Some libraries within the Niagara Falls Public Library system
Closed:
All City and town halls Provincial government offices Banks All LCBO locations (some LCBO convenience outlets might be open; it’s best to call ahead) All Beer Store locations The Pen Centre in St. Catharines Fairview Mall in St. Catharines Seaway Mall in Welland
Transit
GO Transit will run on a Saturday schedule. Niagara Transit will provide regular bus service in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland but won’t have service on regional routes.
Garbage:
There won’t be any changes to curbside collection because of the holiday. Most community recycling centres are open on Monday except for the West Lincoln site. INsauga’s Editorial Standards and Policies
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All City and town halls Provincial government offices Banks All LCBO locations (some LCBO convenience outlets might be open; it’s best to call ahead) All Beer Store locations The Pen Centre in St. Catharines Fairview Mall in St. Catharines Seaway Mall in Welland
Transit
GO Transit will run on a Saturday schedule. Niagara Transit will provide regular bus service in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland but won’t have service on regional routes.
Garbage:
There won’t be any changes to curbside collection because of the holiday. Most community recycling centres are open on Monday except for the West Lincoln site. INsauga’s Editorial Standards and Policies
Last 30 Days: 72,234 Votes
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