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What's open and closed on the August Civic Holiday 2025 in Toronto

What's open on the August Civic Holiday in Toronto is important information you should know ahead of the long weekend.

The holiday takes place this year on Monday, August 4, and while most major retailers, malls, grocery stores, LCBOs, Beer Stores and other attractions will remain open, there are a few exceptions you should be aware of.

Here's everything that's open and closed on this Civic Holiday 2025 in Toronto:

General
Closed
  • Banks
  • Government offices
  • Libraries
  • Mail delivery
Open
  • The TTC will run on a holiday schedule
  • GO Transit will run on a 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 the location closest to you).
Food and Drink

For the most part, major grocery chains will be open and operating on holiday hours. If you're planning on heading out, it's always a good idea to call ahead and confirm with your local grocery store.

Closed
  • Certain restaurants may choose to take the day off. Before you head out, make sure to call to confirm.
Open
Malls and Shopping Centres
Open
Attractions
Closed
  • Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
Open

There are also an of events taking place on this holiday Monday — check out our list here.

Lead photo by

Fareen Karim


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