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What's open and closed in London this Easter weekend

It's a weekend of reflection for the Christian faithful — and hunting for chocolate Easter eggs for the kids. Many public places are closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but open on Easter Monday.

Most businesses and services are closed on Friday and Sunday

Sorry, we're CLOSED sign.
The Easter long weekend will see government offices closed, but some services will be offered on reduced hours. As for malls, stores will open Easter Monday. (Roman Sigaev/Shutterstock)

It's the weekend of reflection for the Christian faithful — and hunting for chocolate Easter eggs to the delight of the kids.

Many public places are closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but open on Easter Monday.

Here's a list we've come up with for you:

Government services and LCBO

  • London City Hall will be closed Friday through Monday.
  • No garbage collection on Friday but there is collection Monday in Zone B.  
  • No mail delivery on Friday or Monday.
  • London Transit will operate on a limited schedule on Good Friday. Regular service will be offered on Easter Monday.
  • Service Ontario locations will be closed on Good Friday and on Easter Monday.
  • All LCBO stores are closed on Good Friday and Sunday. Select stores will be open with reduced hours on Easter Monday.

Businesses

  • Stores at Masonville Place and White Oaks Mall are closed Friday, open Saturday, closed Sunday and open on Monday.
  • Covent Garden Market will be closed Friday, Sunday and Monday.
  • Most grocery stores are closed Friday and Sunday, but open on Easter Monday.
  • Check ahead to see if your favourite restaurant is open, and for wait times if you're planning on going for fish and chips.
A young egg hunter is focused on the task at hand.
A young egg hunter is focused on the task at hand. (Dillon​ Hodgin/CBC)

Recreation and fun

  • The city has free recreation activities scheduled for Good Friday. 
  • All public libraries in London are closed on Good Friday, with regular hours on Saturday. Branch locations, as well as the Central Library, are closed Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.