open labour day toronto 2025

What's open and closed on Labour Day 2025 in Toronto

What's open on Labour Day 2025 in Toronto includes lots of attractions, plenty of stores, and the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) to help you make the most out of your day off. 

Although many places will stay open for business on the statutory holiday this Monday, Sept. 1, there are a few notable exceptions you need to be aware of. As always, you can expect a mixed bag of open and closed businesses, so it's best to call ahead and plan your visits out in advance. 

Here's what's open and closed on Labour Day 2025 in Toronto. 

General 
Closed 
  • Banks 
  • Government offices
  • Libraries 
  • Mail delivery 
Open

open labour day toronto 2025

Certain grocery stores, like Summerhill Market, will be open on Labour Day. Photo: Hector Vasquez.

Food and Drink 
Closed 
  • LCBO 
  • Many restaurants and bars will choose to stay open on the statutory holiday; make sure to call ahead and confirm before you pop by. 
  • Most major grocery chains will be closed on Labour Day, with the exception of those confirmed below. 
Open 

open labour day toronto 2025

Several shopping centres, like Yorkdale, will be closed for the statutory holiday. Photo: Fareen Karim.

Malls 
Closed 
  • Bayview Village
  • CF Fairview Mall
  • CF Sherway Gardens
  • CF Shops at Don Mills
  • Dufferin Mall
  • Gerrard Square Mall
  • Scarborough Town Centre
  • Yorkdale Shopping Centre 
Open 

open labour day toronto 2025

Labour Day is the last day you can spend at the CNE this year. Photo: Fareen Karim.

Attractions 
Open 
Lead photo by

Fareen Karim


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