Victoria Day 2025: What's open and closed in P.E.I.?
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As Victoria Day rolls around, many businesses are either staying open or running on reduced hours May 19.
It's still a good idea to call ahead if you're planning on heading out on a Monday that's a holiday for some Islanders.
Here is a list of businesses and services that are opened and closed on Victoria Day.
All Shoppers Drug Mart locations will be open regular hours, except for the Confederation Court Mall, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The following Murphy's Pharmacies locations will be open:
Lawtons Drugs in the County Fair Mall will be open from noon to 5 p.m.
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