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Food Basics Store Hours
| Day | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Saturday | often 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | usually open, often 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Typical hours for Food Basics stores in Ontario. Hours vary by location; Ontario rules close most grocery stores on several statutory holidays. Check your store using the map, directions and Street View above.
Food Basics Holiday Hours 2026/2027 – Canada
| Date | Holiday | Food Basics 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 Food Basics 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 Food Basics
What are Food Basics store hours?
Many Food Basics stores open around 7:00 or 8:00 a.m. and close around 10:00 p.m. Hours vary by location.
Is Food Basics open on Sunday?
Yes, most Food Basics stores in Canada are open on Sundays, usually with shorter hours.
Is Food Basics open on holidays?
Food Basics stores are in Ontario, where most grocery stores are closed on holidays such as New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The table above shows the next holidays.
Where are Food Basics stores located?
Food Basics stores are located in Ontario. The map above shows the stores closest to your city.
Who owns Food Basics?
Food Basics is a discount grocery banner owned by Metro Inc.
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