What's open and closed on the August Civic Holiday 2024 in Toronto (2024)

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What's open and closed on the August Civic Holiday 2024 in Toronto

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What's open on the August Civic Holiday in Toronto is essential information for planning to make the most of your long weekend.

The holiday takes place this year on Monday, Aug 5, and, while most major retailers and malls, grocery stores, LCBO and Beer Storesand other attractions will remain open, there are a few exceptions to take note of.

Here's everything that's open and closed on Civic Holiday 2024 in Toronto.

General
Closed
  • Banks
  • Government Offices
  • Libraries
  • Mail delivery
Open
  • The TTC will run on a holiday schedule
  • GO Transit will run on Saturday schedule
  • SelectShoppers Drug Mart&Rexalllocations
  • Walmart locations will be open and operating under holiday hours. You can use their store locator to find out the hours of your nearest location.

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You can still pick up your share of goodies at Eataly on the long weekend. Photo by Fareen Karim.

Food and Drink

Most major grocery chains will be open and operating on holiday hours. Call ahead to confirm with your local grocery store.

Closed
  • Some restaurants and bars may opt to take the day off — it's best to call ahead and confirm.
Open

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Most malls, like Fairview, will be open for shopping this weekend. Photo by Fareen Karim.

Malls and Shopping

Most major retail storeswill be open for the holiday.

Open
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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada will be open with regular hours for the long weekend. Photo by Andrew Williamson.

Attractions
Closed
  • MOCA
  • Gardiner Museum
Open

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FAQs

What's open and closed on the August Civic Holiday 2024 in Toronto? ›

Many grocery stores, attractions and transit services will be operating while government offices, banks and postal services will be closed for the day. Updated Aug. 2, 2024 at 5:46 p.m.

What is open Civic Holiday 2024 in Toronto? ›

Many grocery stores, attractions and transit services will be operating while government offices, banks and postal services will be closed for the day. Updated Aug. 2, 2024 at 5:46 p.m.

Does Ontario recognize the Civic Holiday in August? ›

In Ontario, the first Monday of August is technically a municipal holiday, as it is not designated as an official statutory holiday by provincial legislation. (Various private member's bills have been introduced in the Ontario Legislature attempting to make it official, but none has passed to date.)

What is the long weekend in August in Canada? ›

The Civic Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of August and it's a public holiday in some provinces and territories. The civic holiday is not a federally mandated statutory holiday although it's a day off for many employees across the country.

What is closed on Civic Holiday in Windsor Ontario? ›

Monday is the Civic Holiday in Ontario. So, all provincial and government officers will be closed, and many businesses will either follow suit or work on an abbreviated schedule. All Service Ontario branches are closed Monday, though transactions like licence plate and health card renewals, may be performed online.

Is Civic Holiday optional in Ontario? ›

Civic Holiday is an optional holiday and provincially regulated employers are not required to give it off, although many do. It is also important that employers know that Ontario is the only province where Boxing Day is a statutory holiday, which may cause confusion for nationwide companies.

What's open August 5 in Ontario? ›

A number of businesses and destinations will be open, including most big box and department stores, most bars and restaurants that are typically open on Mondays (call ahead), convenience stores, movie theatres, most grocery stores, pharmacies and most Shoppers Drug Mart locations, cannabis stores (call ahead), most ...

What is the long weekend in Canada in 2024? ›

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What special day is in Ontario in August? ›

Civic Holiday is a public holiday that is celebrated throughout Canada every year on the first Monday of August. The holiday goes by many different names depending on which province you're in, and which community you're in when it comes to Ontario. In Toronto since 1969, it has been known as “Simcoe Day.”

How busy is Canada in August? ›

Make sure to make the most of it! August is a sublime time to take a trip to Canada for its pleasant weather and long sunny days. The near-perfect weather also means a massive spike in both domestic and foreign tourist crowds. But this is par for the course for a country that sees frigid winter.

Are banks open on Civic Holiday in Ontario? ›

All government offices including City Hall, Service Canada, Ontario Works and Provincial Administration office will closed. All banks are closed. Canada Post, FedEx and most delivery services will not be collecting, delivering mail/packages and most offices will be closed.

What is open today in Toronto Civic Holiday? ›

Attractions
  • Art Gallery of Ontario: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Canada's Wonderland: Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Splash Works 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Casa Loma: Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • CN Tower: Open 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Hockey Hall of Fame: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Ontario Place/Trillium Park: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
6 days ago

Is Civic Holiday off peak in Ontario? ›

On holidays, like the Civic holiday on Monday, August 5, 2019, you will be charged off-peak prices for the electricity commodity portion of your bill. View the Ontario Energy Board Time-of-use holiday schedule.

Is Civic Holiday a paid holiday near Toronto on? ›

Civic Holiday: (August 5, 2024, or the first Monday in August) is an optional holiday. Provincially regulated employers are not obliged to provide it as a day off, but many choose to do so voluntarily.

What's open on Civic Holiday Brampton? ›

All Brampton recreational trails, playgrounds and parks, including off-leash dog parks, will be open on throughout the Civic Holiday long weekend.

What's open on Civic Holiday in Belleville? ›

Retail
  • Walmart will be open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • McDowell's Your Independent Grocer will be open regular hours.
  • Food Basics will be open 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Metro will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Giant Tiger Bridge Street West will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Millennium Parkway location will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4 days ago

Is Jan 2, 2024 a holiday? ›

2, 2024 not a holiday.

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