Is Staples open on Boxing Day 2026?

Saturday, December 26, 2026

The short answer

Depends

Closed in 4 provinces, limited hours in 1.

ClosedNSNBNLPE

LimitedQC1 PM–5 PM

Check localONBCABMBSKYT

Last checked October 15, 2026 6 sources, linked under each provinceFind your local Staples

Showing hours forAll of Canada

By province

OntarioNo closing law; store sets hours. Check localSource: Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by provinceCheck local

Boxing Day is a public holiday for Ontario workers but not a retail closing day, so stores may open. Staples has not published Boxing Day 2026 hours for Ontario that we could verify (as of 2026-10-15). Check your local store before you go.

Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15

QuebecLimited by law: 1 PM–5 PMSource: Gouvernement du Québec: Heures d'ouverture des commerces lors des jours fériés (2026-2027)Limited1 PM–5 PM

1 PM–5 PM

Quebec's 2026-27 schedule: stores closed before 1 p.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2026.

Gouvernement du Québec: Heures d'ouverture des commerces lors des jours fériés (2026-2027) · checked 2026-10-15

Staples in Quebec on Boxing Day

British ColumbiaNo closing law; store sets hours. Check localSource: Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by provinceCheck local

Boxing Day is not a retail closing day in British Columbia, so stores are allowed to open. Staples has not published Boxing Day 2026 hours for British Columbia that we could verify (as of 2026-10-15). Check your local store before you go.

Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15

AlbertaNo closing law; store sets hours. Check localSource: Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by provinceCheck local

Boxing Day is not a retail closing day in Alberta, so stores are allowed to open. Staples has not published Boxing Day 2026 hours for Alberta that we could verify (as of 2026-10-15). Check your local store before you go.

Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15

ManitobaNo closing law; store sets hours. Check localSource: Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by provinceCheck local

Boxing Day is not a retail closing day in Manitoba, so stores are allowed to open. Staples has not published Boxing Day 2026 hours for Manitoba that we could verify (as of 2026-10-15). Check your local store before you go.

Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15

SaskatchewanNo closing law; store sets hours. Check localSource: Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by provinceCheck local

Boxing Day is not a retail closing day in Saskatchewan, so stores are allowed to open. Staples has not published Boxing Day 2026 hours for Saskatchewan that we could verify (as of 2026-10-15). Check your local store before you go.

Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15

Nova ScotiaClosed by provincial lawSource: Nova Scotia: Holiday and retail closing day charts +1 moreClosed

Designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia: most retailers must close (some exemptions).

Nova Scotia: Holiday and retail closing day charts · checked 2026-10-15
Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15

Staples in Nova Scotia on Boxing Day

New BrunswickClosed by provincial lawSource: New Brunswick: Days of Rest Act FAQ +1 moreClosed

Prescribed day of rest under New Brunswick's Days of Rest Act: most retailers must close (some exemptions).

New Brunswick: Days of Rest Act FAQ · checked 2026-10-15
Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15

Staples in New Brunswick on Boxing Day

Newfoundland and LabradorClosed by provincial lawSource: Newfoundland and Labrador: Shops Closing Holidays 2026 (public notice) +1 moreClosed

Newfoundland and Labrador's Shops Closing Act requires most retailers to close (exempt shops include pharmacies, convenience stores and restaurants).

Newfoundland and Labrador: Shops Closing Holidays 2026 (public notice) · checked 2026-10-15
Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15

Staples in Newfoundland and Labrador on Boxing Day

Prince Edward IslandClosed by provincial lawSource: P.E.I. Retail Business Holidays Act +1 moreClosed

Retail closing day under P.E.I.'s Retail Business Holidays Act: most retailers must close (some exemptions, e.g. drug stores with a pharmacist on duty).

P.E.I. Retail Business Holidays Act · checked 2026-10-15
Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15

Staples in Prince Edward Island on Boxing Day

YukonNo closing law; store sets hours. Check localSource: Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by provinceCheck local

Boxing Day is not a retail closing day in Yukon, so stores are allowed to open. Staples has not published Boxing Day 2026 hours for Yukon that we could verify (as of 2026-10-15). Check your local store before you go.

Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15

Tip: Hours can change. Check with your local Staples before you go. “Check local” means we couldn’t find an official, verifiable source yet.

Questions

Is Staples open on Boxing Day 2026?

It depends on the province. Closed in NS, NB, NL, PE · Limited in QC · Check locally in ON, BC, AB, MB, SK, YT.

Is Staples open on Boxing Day 2026 in Quebec?

Limited hours (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Quebec's 2026-27 schedule: stores closed before 1 p.m. and after 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2026.

Is Staples open on Boxing Day 2026 in Nova Scotia?

Closed. Designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia: most retailers must close (some exemptions).

Is Staples open on Boxing Day 2026 in New Brunswick?

Closed. Prescribed day of rest under New Brunswick's Days of Rest Act: most retailers must close (some exemptions).

Is Staples open on Boxing Day 2026 in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Closed. Newfoundland and Labrador's Shops Closing Act requires most retailers to close (exempt shops include pharmacies, convenience stores and restaurants).

Is Staples open on Boxing Day 2026 in Prince Edward Island?

Closed. Retail closing day under P.E.I.'s Retail Business Holidays Act: most retailers must close (some exemptions, e.g. drug stores with a pharmacist on duty).