Canada Day store hours

Nova Scotians are reminded that most retail businesses and stores will be closed Monday, July 2.

Because July 1 falls on a Sunday this year, federal legislation requires the Canada Day holiday be observed the next day, Monday, July 2.

Canada Day is a listed retail closing day under the provincial Retail Business Designated Day Closing Act, which requires that certain establishments be closed for business on designated holidays.

Businesses and services such as small grocery stores and drug stores, gas stations, and food and beverage establishments are exempt from the retail closing day rules.

For a complete list of exemptions, visit www.gov.ns.ca/lae/employmentrights .