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flag Ottawa and Mississauga close most services Dec. 24–26, with limited hours and closures on Christmas and Boxing Day.

flag On Christmas Eve, many Ottawa businesses close early, with malls shutting at 5 p.m. and some museums operating reduced hours. flag OC Transpo runs a reduced weekday schedule from December 22, and garbage collection is skipped on Christmas Day but resumes the next day. flag Most services, including banks, libraries, and clinics, are closed on Christmas Day, though some pharmacies, grocery stores, and restaurants remain open. flag On Boxing Day, malls and several museums reopen with modified hours, and OC Transpo operates on a Saturday schedule. flag In Mississauga, most city services close from Christmas Eve through Boxing Day, with regular operations resuming January 2, 2026. flag MiWay and GO Transit run reduced schedules, and major malls and grocery stores are closed on Christmas Day but open on Boxing Day with adjusted hours. flag Libraries, art galleries, and health clinics remain closed, and fire and emergency services are unavailable on Christmas and Boxing Day.

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