This year, the Civic Holiday is on Monday, August 3, 2026, across Ontario.
Although this holiday isn’t recognized everywhere as a statutory day, many businesses will adjust their hours or close altogether. Most non-emergency government offices and services will be observing the holiday.
If you’re in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Halton, Durham, or the Niagara Region, here’s your full guide to what’s open and closed for this Civic Holiday.
Here’s a complete list of what’s open and closed in:
General closures throughout Ontario on Civic Holiday 2025
On Monday, Aug. 3, most non-emergency government offices (federal, provincial, municipal, and regional) will be shut down. This includes city halls and town offices along with libraries and many community centers.
Banks will be closed. Canada Post won’t deliver mail or provide pick-up services. Most garbage and recycling collections will move to one day later (except in Toronto and Niagara where collection schedules remain the same). A few Beer Store and LCBO locations may be open but check their hours first.
Even with these closures in place, many shopping malls, eateries, and tourist spots will still welcome visitors.
What’s open and closed in Mississauga during the Civic Holiday
Closed:
City Hall along with other municipal offices including Region of Peel’s non-emergency services such as Access Peel Counters, Dental Services Contact Centre, Early Years and Child Care Services, Family Health Call Centre Vaccination Clinics , Healthy Sexuality Clinics , Housing Services/Client Services Libraries along with banks and most community centers Canada Post (no mail service) No waste collection
Open:
Square One Shopping Centre , Erin Mills Town Centre , Dixie Outlet Mall , Heartland Town Centre Most Rabba grocery stores along with other grocery chains and Shoppers Drug Mart locations Most restaurants , bars , cafes that usually operate on Mondays Select LCBO locations along with Beer Stores Movie theatres Celebration Square wading pool , spray pads across Mississauga (modified hours) plus outdoor pools (modified hours) Parks alongside trails
Transit: Mi Way will run on a Sunday schedule. GO Transit operates on a Saturday schedule.
You can find a full list of what’s open and closed in Mississauga below.
What’s open and closed in Brampton during the Civic Holiday
Closed:
City Hall together with Region of Peel’s non-emergency services like Access Peel Counters , Dental Services Contact Centre , Early Years and Child Care Services , Family Health Call Centre Vaccination Clinics Healthy Sexuality Clinics Housing Services/Client Services Libraries (closed Sunday & Monday) plus some community centers (call ahead) Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA) Brampton Animal Shelter Canada Post (no mail service) Waste collection pushed back by one day Open: Bramalea City Centre plus Shoppers World Most grocery stores Shoppers Drug Mart locations movie theatres Most restaurants cafes bars that are typically open on Mondays (call ahead to confirm) Select LCBO Wine Rack Beer Store locations Wet ‘n’ Wild waterpark is available from 11 a. m. to 7 p. m. Parks alongside trails
Transit:
Brampton Transit plus Zum are operating on a Sunday/holiday schedule. GO Transit runs on a Saturday schedule.
You can view the entire list of what’s open and closed in Brampton below.
What’s open and closed in Halton Region (Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hilton Hills)
Closed:
Banks City/town halls Most Halton Region offices/services though all essential/24-hour services stay available Many community centres senior centres pools arenas libraries Oakville Centre for Performing Arts Mattamy National Cycling Center Oakville Museum There won’t be any waste collection on Aug. 3
Open:
Local parks and certain outdoor recreational facilities Many Rexall Shoppers Drug Mart stores but call ahead just to check Majority of restaurants are operating for dining takeout delivery but make sure you call first Most grocery stores including Rabba grocery stores but confirm by calling ahead Select Beer Stores In Milton Rotary Outdoor Pool at 100 Garden Lane Burlington Nelson Pool Splash Park Mountainside Pool Splash Park La Salle Wading Pool Splash Park Outdoor splash pads Conservation Halton Parks: Crawford Lake Hilton Falls Kelso Mount Nemo Mountsberg Rattlesnake Point Terra Cotta Conservation Area located in Halton Hills Most LCBO Wine Rack store locations Toronto Premium Outlets Milton Mall Burlington Center Mapleview Mall Oakville Place
Transit:
Oakville Transit operates under a Sunday schedule from 8 AM – 8 PM Burlington Transit is running based upon its Sunday schedule depending on routes Milton Transit won’t operate GO Transit is following its Saturday timetable varying by route
A comprehensive list showing what’s opened & shut down within Oakville Burlington Milton & Halton Hills follows
Status of Openings & Closures In Durham Region
The following establishments will not operate:
City/town halls found at Oshawa Pickering Ajax Whitby Clarington Uxbridge Brock Scugog Canada Post won’t deliver any mail Banks libraries as well as most community centers No garbage pickup delayed until next day Waste transfer stations Pickering Museum Village
The following places remain accessible :Oshawa Center Whitby Mall Pickering Town Center Many grocery shops Numerous pharmacies including Shoppers Drug Mart outlets Typically accessible cafés restaurants bars breweries typically functioning Monday – it’s wise checking first Splash pads outdoor pools available Camp Samac Oshawa Orono Park Clarington Ajax Memorial Pool Certain Beer Store LCBO cannabis store sites
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Here is an entire catalogue indicating openings closings around Oshawa Ajax Pickering Whitby Clarington
Status Overview In The Niagara Region
The following institutions remain unavailable : All municipal buildings throughout towns cities Non-urgent governmental operations Non-essential Niagara area functions — administration childcare public health sexual health clinics Provincial Offences Court Banks Canada Post halting deliveries Almost all beer outlets except Lundy’s Lane listed above Various recreation areas library spaces Meanwhile these places continue functioning: Shopping areas like Canada One mall Smart Centres also highlighted include Outlet Collection at Niagara situated near Niagara-on-the-Lake Pen Centre St. Catharines Fairview Mall St. Catharines Briarfield Shopping Centres Seaway Mall Welland Minor food retailers such as Rabba Over sixty vineyards/wineries exist – majority remains operational however please check beforehand Lundys Lane location opens during regular hours between eleven am six pm Eating establishments set up where typical operation occurs Primarily independent breweries function also worthwhile verifying against specific outlets Nearly all Shoppers Drug Mart branches provide regular service Cinema theatres situated nearby Family attractions offered around falls inclusive activities mentioned earlier involving tours through nature oriented locales showcasing gorgeous views local fauna wildlife etcetera Some LCBO retail sites remain functional – advisable contacting beforehand if planning purchases Collection cycles remain unchanged Transit operations acknowledge scheduling adjustments aligned appropriately according to Saturdays through transport channels serving respective regions being serviced adequately ensuring continued availability accordingly taking into account passenger traffic needs identified previously experienced demand fluctuations noted regularly throughout periods requiring heightened efficiency Here’s an extensive record detailing everything available/inaccessible within Niagara Region
An Overview Of Operations Across Hamilton
What’s Closed : City Hall Public Libraries observed closure days both Sundays Mondays Postal Service Banking institutions Hamilton Farmers’ Market Recreational facilities arenas Civic Museums Tropical Greenhouse Gage Park Postponement regarding trash removal occurring one additional day afterwards What’s Available To Residents And Visitors Alike: CF Lime Ridge Eastgate Square Commonly frequented supermarkets pharmacy chains Diverse offerings among cafe restaurant bar options confirming calls prior advisable Selected Beer Store LCBOWine Rack sectors Green spaces walking paths Conservation areas pathways related initiatives promoting wellness activities Waterworks facility featuring aquatic opportunities existing therein Transport Modes Operationally Adapting According To Weekly Patterns Observed Over Days Falling Into Specific Scheduling Criteria Acknowledging Demand Fluctuations Relative Peaks Noted During High Traffic Periods Ensuring Continual Connectivity Facilitating Travel Opportunities Assured Accessibility Made Possible Accordingly Below you’ll find more specifics regarding accessibility limitations forthcoming within Hamilton. Final Analysis Of Openings And Closures Regarding The Greater Toronto Area: Things Closing Down Include : Numerous eateries generally opting out ongoing service thus calling prior visiting ensuring availability warranted depending upon specific circumstances encountered therein specifically noted variables encompassing transitional arrangements made existent providing requisite assurance enabling satisfaction sought by clientele involved directly engaging surrounding environments consistently maintaining necessary operational standards adhered over time consistent developmental progress registered accordingly reflecting vibrancy infused over collective engagements witnessed progressively expanding horizons achieved amidst evolving landscapes resulting effectively accommodating preferences emerging catering varied demographics expectations yielding positive reception expressed amongst patrons patronizing said locales frequently engaged circulating environments thriving concurrently 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