what is open thanksgiving monday toronto

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday 2025 in Toronto

What's open on Thanksgiving Monday 2025 in Toronto is a bit of a mixed bag and requires some planning if you'll be spending your day out enjoying the city. Although most businesses will close for the statutory holiday, there are several exceptions, including malls and attractions. 

Whether you need to stock up on last-minute fixings for your turkey dinner or simply want to spend the day out on the town with your family, let this be your guide to navigating closures on October 13. 

Here's everything that's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday 2025 in Toronto.

General
Closed 
  • Banks 
  • Government offices
  • Libraries 
  • Post offices
Open
  • The TTC will operate on a holiday schedule (similar to its Sunday service schedule, but starting earlier at approximately 6 a.m.)
  • GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule
  • Select Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations.

what is open thanksgiving monday

Some grocery stores, like Summerhill Market, will be open on the holiday. Photo: Fareen Karim.

Food and Drink
Closed
  • Many restaurants and food establishments will choose to remain closed on the holiday — make sure to call ahead and confirm if you're planning on heading out.
  • LCBO
  • The Beer Store
  • Most major grocery chains will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday, except for those confirmed below.
Open

what is open thanksgiving monday

Select malls, like the Eaton Centre, will be open on Oct. 13. Photo: Fareen Karim.

Malls
Closed
  • Bayview Village (however, select restaurants located in the mall will be open; best to call ahead and confirm)
  • CF Fairview
  • CF Sherway Gardens
  • CF Shops at Don Mills
  • Dufferin Mall
  • Yorkdale Mall
Open

what is open thanksgiving monday

If you're looking to make plans on Monday, plenty of attractions, like the Bata Shoe Museum, will be open. Photo: Fareen Karim.

Attractions
Closed
  • Canada's Wonderland
Open

Thanksgiving Monday 2025 falls on October 13 this year.

Lead photo by

Fareen Karim


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