Monday promises to be a quiet day for retail in Steinbach.

Ben Dueck, Executive Director for the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce, says Louis Riel Day is a statutory or general holiday in Manitoba. As a result, Dueck says most people will get a day off from work.

Louis Riel Day will run similar to a Sunday in Steinbach, which means restaurants, gas stations and convenience stores will be open and nearly everything else will remain closed. The one exception is Shoppers Drug Mart which will be open from 8 am to Midnight.

Meanwhile, the Steinbach Aquatic Centre will have a public swim session from 1 to 6 pm. The Jake Epp Library will be closed all day.

Dueck says Monday will be a great day to spend some time with friends or family, enjoying the winter weather.