2009 Canada Post Holiday & Closing Schedule
No Mail Delivery on Canadian National and Provincial Holidays
Canada Post operates Monday through Friday with the exception of national, provincial, and territorial holidays. During holiday periods, the post office is closed and will resume postal services on the next business day. In extreme cases of severe weather or natural disasters, mail may also be delayed.
Each year, certain holidays change dates and can vary widely from the year prior. Easter occurs nearly two weeks later than it did in 2008. According to the 2010 postal holiday schedule, Easter will occur a week later than in 2009. Understanding when the annual holiday schedule will help set expectations for receiving mail service.
To assist with holiday cards, letters, and packages reaching loved ones on time, Canada Post provides suggested mailing dates for a wide range of destinations. By understanding when the post office will be closed and when to mail holiday gifts, everyone can enjoy a peaceful holiday season.
2009 Canada's Postal Holidays & Expected Post Office Closings
Canada Post delivers mail Monday through Friday with the exception of national, provincial, and territorial holidays. According to Canada Post, the 2009 postal holiday schedule reflects dates when no mail delivery and scheduled post office closings are in effect.
- January 1 - New Year's Day (National)
- April 10 - Good Friday (National)
- April 13 - Easter Monday (National)
- May 18 - Victoria Day (National)
- May 18 - Patriots' National Day (Québec only)
- June 24 - Québec's National Holiday (Québec only)
- July 1 - Canada Day (National)
- August 3 - Civic Holiday (Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland & Labrador)
- August 3 - Natal Day (Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia)
- August 3 - New Brunswick Day (New Brunswick)
- August 3 - British Columbia Day (British Columbia)
- August 3 - Heritage Day (Alberta)
- August 17 - Discovery Day (Yukon)
- September 7 - Labour Day (National)
- October 12 - Thanksgiving Day (National)
- November 11 - Remembrance Day (National)
- December 25 - Christmas Day (National)
- December 26 - Boxing Day (National)
In times of inclement weather, there is the likelihood that mail delivery could be delayed due to snow, flooding, tornadoes, or fires. To understand if weather or some other non-holiday issue is causing a delay in mail delivery, visit the Canada Post web site for further information.
2009 Suggested Holiday Mailing Dates & Street Letter Box Clearances
In 2007, Canada Post notes it delivered 11.8 billion letters and packages to 31 million Canadians. During holiday closures, Canada Post advises that mail deposited into street letter boxes may be cleared at Noon on the day prior to a holiday.
With so many items to be delivered, especially during the holidays, Canada Post provides guidance on when to mail holiday cards, letters, and packages. Suggested mailing dates for sending holiday mail are provided for both letters and parcels being mailed within and outside of Canada.
As a general rule, mailing packages to distant countries should be mailed in early October in order to save the most money and to reach the destination by the end of December. Waiting to send packages closer to the holiday will require the use of more expensive express services and may risk reaching the destination in time.
By understanding when the post office is closed and when to mail holiday parcels, consumers can plan accordingly for mailing cards, letters, and parcels.
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