Here's what's open and closed this Remembrance Day in Calgary

Remembrance Day is coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and the holiday means some businesses and services around Calgary will be taking the day off, while others will remain open. From shopping centres and grocery stores to city services and attractions, hours may look a little different from usual.

To make planning your day a little easier, we’ve rounded up what’s open and what’s closed on Remembrance Day, along with a few ceremonies where you can pay your respects.

What’s open

• Calgary Transit (operating on Saturday service schedule)
• Grocery stores (hours vary based on location)
  • Safeway
  • Real Canadian Superstore
  • Sobeys
  • Save-on Foods
  • No Frills
  • Walmart
  • Costco
• Malls (with adjusted hours)
  • CrossIron Mills: 11:11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • CF Chinook Centre: 11:05 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • CF Market Mall:  11:05 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Southcentre Mall: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Landmark Cinemas
• Cineplex
• Calgary Zoo
• The Military Museums
• The Hangar Flight Museum
• Memorial Park Library
• Bob Bahan Aquatic and Fitness Centre
• Southland Leisure Centre 
• Shouldice Leisure Centre

What’s closed

• Canada Post
• Banks
• Government offices

Remembrance Day ceremonies to check out

Remembrance Day is a time to come together and honour Canadians who have served and sacrificed for our country. If you’re hoping to attend a ceremony on Nov. 11, here are a few taking place around Calgary:

• The Field of Crosses Remembrance Day Ceremony
  • When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • Time: 10:10 a.m.
  • Where: 200 Memorial Dr. NW, Calgary, Alta.
  • Cost: Free to attend
• Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Military Museums
  • When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • Time: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
  • Where: 4530 Crowchild Trl. SW, Calgary, Alta.
  • Cost: By donation
• Royal Canadian Legion’s Remembrance Day Service
  • When: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
  • Time: 10:30 a.m.
  • Where: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium — 1415 14th Ave. NW, Calgary, Alta.
  • Cost: Free to attend

However you choose to mark Remembrance Day, take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of those who served and continue to serve.

Lest we forget.

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