What’s open and what’s closed on Monday’s holiday for the Queen’s funeral

In honour of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service, there’s a federal and provincial holiday Sept. 19

Meghan Groff

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In honour of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service, the federal government has declared a federal holiday and a national day of mourning on Monday, September 19.

In addition, it’s a provincial holiday, where government offices, public schools and regulated child care will be closed, but other businesses will be able to choose whether or not to remain open.

Here’s a look at what to expect.

BUSINESSES

Major grocery store chains indicate stores will be open regular hours on Monday.

NSLCS will be closed.

Many pharmacies indicate they will be open.

Halifax Shopping Centre, Mic Mac Mall and Sunnyside Mall will be open, however they will only be operating from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Banks indicate they will be open on Monday.

All Halifax Public Libraries branches will be closed on Monday

Other businesses may be closed or have reduced operating hours on Monday, it’s best to call ahead or check social media/websites before heading out.

SCHOOLS

All public schools and regulated child care will be closed.

Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College will not hold classes and most university offices and services will be closed.

At Saint Mary’s University, there will be no classes, seminars, tutorials or labs. Administrative offices and most services will also be closed.

Mount Saint Vincent University will be closed for normal operations and classes will not be held.

NSCAD will treat Monday as a holiday and faculty and staff will not be expected to report to work. Access to campus will be the same as weekends and other holidays, which means studios will be accessible for anyone wishing to use them.

NSCC campuses will be closed on Monday.

HEALTH CARE

The province says healthcare services, appointments and procedures will remain operational across the province.

TRANSPORTATION

On-street parking will be free on Monday.

Halifax Transit will be running regular, weekday service on Monday, however temporary service reductions — including on the Alderney Ferry — continue due to lack of staffing.

EVENTS

The province of Nova Scotia will also be hosting a multi-faith memorial service at the Cathedral Church of All Saints Monday afternoon.

Those who can’t make it in person can watch a livestream through Facebook or YouTube.

RECREATION

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic will delay opening until 11 a.m.

The Emera Oval will be open on Monday, with equipment lending from noon until 8 p.m., weather permitting.

Sackville Sports Stadium will be open for public swims and skates (as scheduled), rentals and fitness centre, but all drop in and registered programs will be cancelled.

Many other municipally-operated recreation facilities will be closed on Monday.

SERVICES

Municipal solid waste collection service will continue as normal on Monday.

There will be no collection or delivery of mail on Monday and Canada Post offices will be closed.

Courts will not be sitting on Monday, unless it’s a matter that a judge deems to be an emergency.  All daytime and nighttime court matters that were previously scheduled for Sept. 19 will be rescheduled.

Halifax Water offices will be closed but the Customer Care Centre Emergency Line remains open 24/7 at 902-420-9287.

The Otter Lake Waste Management Facility, the Halifax recycling facility and municipal composting facilities will be open.

The 311 Contact Centre will be operating on regular hours on Monday.

Alderney Gate, Bayers Road and Musquodoboit Harbour Customer Service Centres that provide in-person access to municipal services and payments will be closed on Monday.