There are two separate questions hiding behind “is Canada Post open today” — and the answer to each is different. Retail post office locations have their own opening hours, typically 9am–5pm weekdays. Delivery and pickup operations run until 8pm for residential addresses. One closing doesn’t stop the other.
Canada Post Retail Location Hours
Most Canada Post retail locations follow these general hours — but they vary by location type:
| Location Type | Weekdays | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional post office | 9am–5pm (typical) | Often closed or limited | Closed |
| Outlet in pharmacy / grocery | Varies (often extended) | Often open 10am–4pm | Some open |
| Authorized dealer | Varies by store | Varies | Varies |
The most reliable way to get exact hours for your location: Use the Canada Post post office finder at canadapost-postescanada.ca. Enter your postal code and it shows each nearby location with current hours, including Saturday and Sunday where applicable.
Canada Post locations inside Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, and similar retailers tend to keep extended hours and Saturday openings more consistently than standalone post office branches.
Is Canada Post Delivering Today?
Delivery operations run independently of retail location hours. Even on a weekday evening after post offices have closed, letter carriers are still making deliveries until 8pm at residential addresses (5pm for business addresses).
For a full breakdown of delivery hours by service and day, see Canada Post delivery hours and timing.
Delivery does NOT happen on:
- Sundays (for any service)
- Statutory holidays (see list below)
Delivery DOES happen on Saturdays for Priority and Xpresspost in major urban centres only. Regular Parcel and Expedited Parcel are Monday–Friday.
Even when offices are closed, you can still check your parcel status — Canada Post tracking is available 24/7.
National Holidays When Canada Post Is Closed
On statutory holidays, all Canada Post locations close and delivery is suspended nationwide. For provincial holidays (Civic Holiday, Remembrance Day in select provinces), closures and delivery suspensions vary by region.
National closures — all locations closed, no delivery:
- New Year’s Day
- Good Friday
- Victoria Day
- Canada Day
- Labour Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
For the complete 2026 holiday schedule with exact dates, see the Canada Post holidays guide.
How to Check If Your Location Is Open Right Now
Three options, fastest to slowest:
- Post office finder — canadapost-postescanada.ca/find-a-post-office. Shows real-time hours including holiday changes.
- Call Canada Post — 1-866-607-6301. Service line hours: Monday–Friday 7am–11pm ET, Saturday–Sunday 9am–9pm ET. See the full Canada Post customer service page for all contact options.
- Check the location directly — Some locations post hours on Google Maps which can be more up-to-date than third-party directories.
FAQ
Is Canada Post open on Saturdays?
Many locations are open on Saturdays, particularly outlets inside pharmacies and grocery stores. Traditional standalone post office branches may have reduced hours or be closed entirely. Hours vary significantly — use the Canada Post post office finder to check your specific location before travelling.
Is Canada Post open on Sundays?
Most locations are closed on Sundays. A small number of outlets inside large retail chains may be open, but this is the exception. Check the post office finder for your nearest location.
Does Canada Post deliver on statutory holidays?
No. All delivery operations are suspended on national statutory holidays. Mail and parcels scheduled for that day are delivered the next business day. The Canada Post holiday schedule lists all 2026 dates.
Can I track my package if Canada Post offices are closed?
Yes. Canada Post tracking works 24/7 regardless of retail operating hours. Tracking updates still appear on weekends, evenings, and holidays as packages move through the network.
