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SAQ Store Hours

Day	Typical Hours
Monday – Friday	often 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	often 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday	usually open, often 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SAQ Express	open later in the evening

Typical hours for SAQ stores in Quebec. SAQ Express locations stay open later, and hours vary by store type and location. Check your store using the map, directions and Street View above.

SAQ Holiday Hours 2026/2027 – Canada

Date	Holiday	SAQ Stores
Wed, Nov 11, 2026in 15 days	Remembrance Day Only in: AB, BC, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, PE, SK, YT Stores closed in: NS	Most stores open
Thu, Dec 24, 2026in 58 days	Christmas Eve	Early closing
Fri, Dec 25, 2026in 59 days	Christmas Day	Most stores closed
Sat, Dec 26, 2026	Boxing Day One of the biggest shopping days of the year	Most stores open
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	New Year's Eve	Early closing
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day	Most stores closed
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Family Day Only in: AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, ON, PE, SK (Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, Heritage Day in Nova Scotia, Islander Day in PEI) Stores closed in: ON	Holiday hours vary
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday Pharmacies and some grocery stores often open Stores closed in: ON, NS, NB, PE, NL	Holiday hours vary
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Easter Sunday Not a statutory holiday, but closed by law in some provinces Stores closed in: ON, QC, NS	Holiday hours vary
Mon, May 24, 2027	Victoria Day Only in: AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT (National Patriots' Day in Quebec) Stores closed in: ON	Holiday hours vary
Mon, Jun 21, 2027	National Indigenous Peoples Day Only in: NT, YT	Most stores open
Thu, Jun 24, 2027	Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Only in: QC (Fête nationale du Québec)	Most stores closed
Thu, Jul 1, 2027	Canada Day Stores closed in: ON, QC	Holiday hours vary
Fri, Jul 9, 2027	Nunavut Day Only in: NU	Most stores open
Mon, Aug 2, 2027	Civic Holiday Only in: AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, NT, NU, ON, SK (BC Day, Heritage Day (AB), Saskatchewan Day, Terry Fox Day (MB), New Brunswick Day, Natal Day (NS))	Most stores open
Mon, Aug 16, 2027	Discovery Day Only in: YT	Most stores open
Mon, Sep 6, 2027	Labour Day Stores closed in: ON, QC	Holiday hours vary
Thu, Sep 30, 2027	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Only in: BC, MB, NT, NU, PE, YT (federal statutory holiday)	Most stores open
Mon, Oct 11, 2027	Thanksgiving Only in: AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, SK, YT Stores closed in: ON	Holiday hours vary

Holiday shopping rules in Canada are set by each province and some municipalities, so hours on holidays can differ from store to store. Many SAQ locations close early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Provincial holidays apply only in the provinces listed. Please check with your local store before you go.

Frequently Asked Questions About SAQ

What are SAQ store hours?

Many SAQ stores open around 10:00 a.m. and close between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m., with shorter hours on weekends. SAQ Express locations stay open later.

Is SAQ open on Sunday?

Yes, most SAQ stores in Canada are open on Sundays, usually with shorter hours.

Is the SAQ open on holidays?

SAQ stores in Quebec are closed on several holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and open with holiday hours on others. The table above shows the next holidays for Quebec.

What is the difference between SAQ Sélection, SAQ Dépôt and SAQ Express?

SAQ Sélection stores offer a wide range of wines and spirits, SAQ Dépôt stores sell in larger formats at lower prices, and SAQ Express stores have a smaller selection but longer evening hours.

How old do you have to be to buy alcohol in Quebec?

You must be 18 or older to buy alcohol in Quebec. Staff may ask for valid photo ID.

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