Family Day 2024 in Niagara Falls, St Catharines, Welland and Niagara Region: What’s Open and Closed

Published February 17, 2024 at 10:01 am

Family Day falls on Feb. 19, 2024, in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland and Niagara Region.

Two-thirds of Canadian provinces celebrate Family Day in Canada with the third Monday of February as a statutory holiday, though while most refer to it by that name, not all do.

Some federal offices may be open as a provincial holiday and not a federal one.

Also, malls in Niagara Region can be tricky. Since Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake are both designated as “tourist destinations,” closing rules largely do not apply to their boundaries. Outside of those two places, many are closed. The best bet? Call ahead.

Open:

(It is strongly recommended you phone ahead or check online for malls before visiting.)
Canada One in Niagara Falls
SmartCentres in Niagara Falls, Welland and St Catharines
Outlet Collection at Niagara in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Some smaller grocery stores, such as Rabba grocery stores
Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations
There are more than 60 Niagara-region wineries/vineyards and most will be open. Phone your favourite for times.
Same goes for local breweries. Call your favourite to see if they’re open.
Most grocery stores are open in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake
Bars and restaurants
Shoppers Drug Marts
Movie theatres
All Niagara Falls family-oriented tourist attractions
Most restaurants that are usually open on Mondays will be open, but call ahead to be sure
Canada Post (mail pick-up and delivery will not be affected by the holiday)
Federal government offices (most services can be delivered online)