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The Easter long weekend is coming up, a holiday for most government and some private sector employees.

That means changes to the hours of some local stores and availability of a few services. Here’s what to expect for Friday, Sunday and Monday. (Saturday is business as usual.)

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Retail, groceries and alcohol

Malls such as the Rideau Centre, Bayshore Shopping Centre, Place d’Orleans, Tanger Outlets and St. Laurent Shopping Centre will all be closed Friday and Sunday. They will reopen Monday.

The ByWard Market will remain open throughout the long weekend, with some variations in hours from store-to-store. The outdoor market will be open.

Loblaws and Your Independent Grocer locations in Ottawa are closed Friday and Sunday, reopening Monday.

While some Shoppers Drug Mart locations will be closed, and other locations opened with reduced hours, the location at the Westgate Shopping Centre is open 24 hours throughout the long weekend. Check your nearest store’s hours here.