What’s closed and open in Toronto Civic Holiday Monday August 5 2024

The Civic Holiday falls on Monday, August 5 2024.

In Toronto, it’s known as Simcoe Day, though the holiday goes by different names in different provinces, and even in different Ontario communities. Since it’s a holiday, many businesses will not be operating as usual. 

Here’s what’s open and closed on the Civic Holiday on Monday, Aug. 5 in Toronto.

Open:

Shopping:

• Eaton Centre – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• CF Markville – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• CF Fairview Mall – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• CF Sherway Gardens – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Hillcrest Mall – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Toronto Premium Outlets – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Dufferin Mall – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Scarborough Town Centre – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Gerrard Square – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Yorkdale – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Square One Shopping Centre – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Bramalea City Centre – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Vaughan Mills – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Pacific Mall – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Shops at Don Mills – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Food and Grocery

• Whole Foods 
• Summerhill Market
• Eataly (all locations)
• Some Beer Stores – check specific locations for hours
• Most LCBO locations – check specific locations for hours
• Most major grocery stores will be open, but call ahead to confirm hours
• Most convenience stores will be open, but call ahead to confirm
• Most restaurants, bars, cafes and breweries that are typically open on Mondays will be open, but call to be sure

Tourist attractions and popular destinations

• Ripley’s Aquarium – 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• AGO – 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Toronto Zoo – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Canada’s Wonderland – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• ROM – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• CN Tower – 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Aga Khan Museum – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
• Hockey Hall of Fame – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m 
• Centreville Amusement Park – 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Casa Loma – 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Outdoor pools, wading pools and splash pads
• Parks and trails
• Toronto Island Park
• Allan Gardens Conservatory – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Centennial Park Conservatory – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• High Park Animal Display – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Riverdale Farm – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tennis and pickleball courts
• Fort York Museum – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed:

• Take care to note many restaurants are normally closed on Mondays. Call ahead to confirm
• Non-emergency federal, provincial and municipal (including City Hall) services
• Canada Post (no mail pick-up or delivery)
• Banks
• Libraries
• St. Lawrence Market
• Community centres
• Indoor pools
• Most Toronto History Museums (except Fort York)
• Cultural Centres, including Assembly Hall, Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery & Ascent Gallery and the Clark Centre for the Arts

Transit:

• TTC will operate on holiday service
• Go Transit will run on a Saturday schedule

Garbage:

• No service impact

Fireworks:

The city recently reminded residents that the August Civic Holiday is not a designated fireworks day and residents cannot set off fireworks on their property unless they have a permit from Toronto Fire Services.

Fireworks are not allowed in city parks or on beaches, balconies, streets, parking lots or other private property.

There will be no official fireworks displays in Toronto, but official displays will be held at Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan and in Niagara Falls at the Falls.