Shoppers looking to pick up last-minute gifts, groceries or alcohol should be aware businesses are getting ready for Christmas and Boxing Day.

The two statutory holidays mean there will be a number of closure and special business hours for stores and government offices. A number of stores are also closing on New Year's Day.

Christmas Eve

  • Banks, government offices and post offices will close early.
  • Devonshire Mall is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tecumseh Mall is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Great Lakes Crossing Outlets (Michigan) is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Twelve Oaks Mall (Michigan) is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Other shopping centres and grocery stores will also close early.
  • LCBO and Beer Store locations will be open until 6 p.m.

Christmas Day

  • Most businesses, shops and restaurants are closed.
  • Banks, government offices and post offices will be closed.
  • Some 24-hour pharmacies remain open, check your location for details.

Boxing Day

  • Devonshire Mall is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Tecumseh Mall is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Great Lakes Crossing Outlets (Michigan) is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Twelve Oaks Mall (Michigan) is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Other shopping centers and grocery stores will open early.
  • LCBO and Beer Store locations will be closed.
  • Banks, government offices and post offices will be closed.

Transit

  • Transit Windsor will be operating on a Sunday schedule Dec. 24, 26 and Jan. 1 with some route exceptions.
  • City transit will be running on a special schedule on Dec. 25.
  • Details on the special schedule and tunnel bus schedules are available on the city website.

Other services

  • Canada Post will deliver on Christmas Eve, Dec. 29-31 and regular service resumes Jan. 4.