What's open on the September 30 holiday in Toronto is essential info to know. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is meant to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools where tens of thousands of First Nations children were taken from their families and forced to attend classes that separated them from their culture.

The new holiday in Canada may be its most important one yet however Ontario will not be honouring the date as a stat holiday. That means only federally-regulated businesses and organizations must give workers the day off, similar to Remembrance Day. 

Here's what's open and closed on the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2021.

General
 

Closed

• Banks
• Government offices
• Mail delivery 

Open

• The TTC is operating on a regular weekday schedule.
• Schools and universities

Food & Drink
 

Open

• Grocery stores
• LCBO
• The Beer Store
• Indie bottle shops
• Restaurants

Malls & Attractions
 

Open

• All shopping malls will be open on September 30. Some will have reduced hours.
• Attractions will be open unless closed for seasonal reasons.