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SAQ stores closed on Labour Day in most locations

Most SAQ stores will be closed on Labour Day, September 7, 2026, except for public market branches and SAQ Express locations.

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As of 2026-09-01 22:22 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
The SAQ announced on September 1, 2026, that most of its stores will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, which is Labour Day. [1] The joint Labour Day Organizing Committee invited the public to attend Labour Day celebrations on Monday, September 7th, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Union Square. [2] SAQ branches located in public markets will remain open on Labour Day, September 7, 2026. [3] SAQ Express locations will maintain their regular operating hours on Labour Day, September 7, 2026. [4] The 2026 Labour Day March is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. with the speaking program to begin shortly thereafter. [5] The theme for the 2026 Labour Day Celebrations is 'Labour: Uniting Culture, Diversity, and Resilience'. [6] A spokesperson for the joint Labour Day Organizing Committee stated that the event underscores the powerful connection between unions, economic growth, and social justice. [7]
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  1. The SAQ announced on September 1, 2026, that most of its stores will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, which is Labour Day. · Les Affaires
  2. The joint Labour Day Organizing Committee invited the public to attend Labour Day celebrations on Monday, September 7th, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Union Square. · Bernews
  3. SAQ branches located in public markets will remain open on Labour Day, September 7, 2026. · Les Affaires
  4. SAQ Express locations will maintain their regular operating hours on Labour Day, September 7, 2026. · Les Affaires
  5. The 2026 Labour Day March is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. with the speaking program to begin shortly thereafter. · Bernews
  6. The theme for the 2026 Labour Day Celebrations is 'Labour: Uniting Culture, Diversity, and Resilience'. · Bernews
  7. A spokesperson for the joint Labour Day Organizing Committee stated that the event underscores the powerful connection between unions, economic growth, and social justice. · Bernews
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