Starbucks Remembrance Day Hours 2026

November 11 — the province-by-province schedule, the 11 AM moment of silence, and Manitoba's 1 PM opening rule.

updateLast updated June 4, 2026

Quick Answer

On Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Starbucks hours depend on province. In statutory-holiday provinces (BC, AB, SK, NB, NL, PE, YT, NT, NU), stores reduce hours or close. In Ontario, Québec, and Nova Scotia, most operate normally. Manitoba law delays retail opening until 1 PM. All stores observe a 2-minute silence at 11 AM.

Typical Remembrance Day 2026 status for company-operated Starbucks in Canada. Licensed stores vary; confirm your location.

Key Takeaways

Is Starbucks open on Remembrance Day? Yes — most Starbucks in Canada are open on Remembrance Day, but on reduced hours: expect later openings and earlier closings than a normal day. Drive-thru and highway-adjacent stores tend to stay closest to normal.
Hours are set per store, not corporate-wide — the Starbucks app shows each location's actual Remembrance Day hours, which are the authoritative source.
Mobile Order, Rewards, and all payment types work normally at every open store on Remembrance Day — there is no holiday-specific functionality change.
Licensed stores follow their host — Starbucks inside airports, hospitals, Target, and grocery chains open on the venue's schedule, which can differ from company-operated cafes.
Always confirm your exact location — hours vary by store, city, and format; check the store's page or the app before you go.

Province-by-Province Status

Province	Holiday Status	Typical Starbucks Hours
British Columbia	Statutory — most retail closed	Reduced hours (8 AM – 5 PM typical) or closed
Alberta	Statutory — most retail closed	Reduced hours (8 AM – 5 PM typical) or closed
Saskatchewan	Statutory — most retail closed	Reduced hours or closed
New Brunswick	Statutory — most retail closed	Reduced hours or closed
Newfoundland & Labrador	Statutory — most retail closed	Reduced hours or closed
PEI	Statutory	Reduced hours or closed
Yukon / NT / Nunavut	Statutory	Reduced hours or closed
Ontario	Not statutory — normal business day	Normal hours (5:30 AM – 9 PM)
Québec	Not statutory — normal business day	Normal hours
Nova Scotia	Not statutory (private sector)	Mostly normal; public-sector stores reduced
Manitoba	Restricted shopping day	Morning closed, opens 1 PM

The 11 AM Moment of Silence

Every company-operated Starbucks in Canada pauses for 2 minutes at 11 AM on November 11. Espresso machines shut off, overhead music stops, and staff step away from the bar. A short announcement plays explaining the moment of silence. This is universal Canadian retail practice — Tim Hortons, Loblaws, grocery chains, and independent cafés all observe it. If you arrive between 10:58 and 11:02 AM, expect a 2-minute service pause. It is not a store-closure signal; it is a national moment.

Manitoba's Unique 1 PM Rule

Manitoba is the only province with a statutory Remembrance Day Act that prohibits most retail from opening before 1 PM on November 11. The intent: ensure public attendance at morning ceremonies. Exemptions cover gas stations, pharmacies, convenience stores, restaurants (full-service), and hospitals. Most Winnipeg, Brandon, and Steinbach Starbucks fall under the retail ban and open at 1 PM. A small number of licensed grocery-store locations inside exempted hosts (e.g., Shoppers Drug Mart) can open earlier. Airport and hospital Starbucks are fully exempt and operate normally.

Ontario and Québec — Business as Usual

Ontario and Québec do not recognize November 11 as a statutory holiday. Federal government offices close, schools often close for assemblies, and many workplaces pause for ceremonies — but retail calendars run as normal. Starbucks in Toronto, Mississauga, Ottawa, Montreal, Québec City, Laval, and Gatineau operate normal weekday hours. You may notice lighter morning traffic between 10:30 and 11:30 AM as customers attend local ceremonies — useful knowledge if you want a quiet seat.

BC and Alberta — Statutory Closures

BC and Alberta treat Remembrance Day as a full statutory holiday with most retail either closed or on heavily reduced hours. Starbucks follows the pattern: most Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Calgary, and Edmonton locations run a reduced schedule (often 8 AM – 5 PM), while some suburban and strip-mall stores skip the day entirely. Downtown Vancouver and downtown Calgary flagships tend to stay open on reduced hours. Drive-thrus along the TransCanada and Highway 1 corridors are more reliable than suburban café-format stores.

Check the App, Not Store Signage

Because Remembrance Day schedules vary wildly by province and by individual store, the Starbucks Canada app is the only reliable source. The app posts each store's November 11 hours roughly 5 to 7 days in advance. Third-party directories (including this one) describe typical patterns but cannot reflect every store's exact decision. If Mobile Order is disabled for your target store on November 11, it is closed — that is the definitive signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starbucks open on Remembrance Day 2026?expand_more

It depends on the province. In BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, PEI, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday and most Starbucks reduce hours or close. In Ontario, Québec, and Nova Scotia, it is not a statutory holiday and most Starbucks operate normal hours. Manitoba has restricted shopping rules — Starbucks typically opens at 1 PM there. Airport and hospital locations operate normally everywhere.

Does Starbucks observe the 11 AM moment of silence?expand_more

Company-operated stores across Canada pause operations for 2 minutes at 11 AM on November 11 to observe the moment of silence. Espresso machines quiet down, announcements play through overhead speakers, and most stores ask customers at the bar to pause briefly. If you arrive between 10:58 and 11:02 AM, expect a brief service pause — it is standard Canadian retail practice, not unique to Starbucks.

What time does Starbucks open on Remembrance Day in BC and Alberta?expand_more

Most BC and Alberta Starbucks open at their normal time (5:30–6 AM at urban stores, 6–7 AM at suburban) but close earlier — typically between 4 PM and 6 PM. Some suburban locations in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Victoria skip the day entirely. Drive-thru and downtown flagship stores are most reliable. Check the Starbucks app the day before for exact hours.

Are Starbucks in Ontario open normally on Remembrance Day?expand_more

Yes, Ontario does not observe Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday, so Ontario Starbucks operate normal weekday hours. Schools and federal government offices close, and stores may see slightly lighter traffic from late morning to early afternoon as customers attend ceremonies, but retail hours do not reduce province-wide.

Is Remembrance Day a holiday in Québec for Starbucks?expand_more

No. Québec does not observe Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday — it is a normal working day for private-sector retail. All Starbucks in Montreal, Québec City, Laval, Gatineau, and elsewhere in Québec operate normal weekday hours. Federal offices in Québec close; provincial and private businesses remain open.

Do Starbucks employees get Remembrance Day off?expand_more

It depends on province. In statutory-holiday provinces (BC, AB, SK, NB, NL, PE, YT, NT, NU), eligible employees get premium pay if working November 11, or a paid day off. In non-statutory provinces (ON, QC, NS, MB), it is a regular pay day. Starbucks follows provincial employment standards — the federal Canada Labour Code does not govern retail hourly staff.

What about Manitoba's Remembrance Day Act?expand_more

Manitoba has unique rules — the Remembrance Day Act prohibits most retail from opening before 1 PM on November 11. Exceptions apply for gas stations, pharmacies, and restaurants. Most Starbucks in Manitoba (Winnipeg, Brandon) close the morning and open at 1 PM. Hospital and airport locations are exempt and operate normally. Drive-thru operations in Winnipeg also typically wait until 1 PM.

Is Mobile Order available on Remembrance Day?expand_more

Yes at every store that is open. The Starbucks app automatically disables Mobile Order at closed stores. If you are in Manitoba, Mobile Order will not work before 1 PM at any non-exempt location. In statutory-holiday provinces, the app updates each store's November 11 hours roughly 7 days in advance — treat the app as authoritative.