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

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 Stores and 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
  • Select Shoppers Drug Mart & Rexall locations
  • 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 stores will 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
Lead photo by

Fareen Karim


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