If you are hosting a Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, don't wait until the last minute to buy your groceries. That is because most businesses, including grocery stores, will be closed for Thanksgiving.

Ben Dueck is Executive Director of the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce. He says Thanksgiving is a statutory or general holiday which means for the most part businesses will be closed as per regular Sunday shopping guidelines.

But Dueck says you will find some restaurants, gas stations and convenience stores open that day.

Meanwhile, he says both the Steinbach Aquatic Centre and the Jake Epp Library will also be closed on Monday. Dueck notes depending on weather, golf courses may be open.

He says Monday should provide a lot of time to spend with family and friends.