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What's open and closed on Labour Day 2026 in Toronto

What's open and closed on Labour Day 2026 in Toronto is essential information if you plan to make the most of your long weekend.

Plenty of businesses and attractions, including the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), will be open on Monday, Sept. 7, but there are a few significant exceptions you should keep on your radar. If you're planning on dining out, make sure to call ahead, as some restaurants will be closed on Monday for a well-deserved day off.

Here's what's open and closed on Labour Day 2026 in Toronto.

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

open labour day 2026 toronto

Plenty of Farm Boy locations will be open on Sept. 7. Photo: Hector Vasquez.

Food and Drink 
Closed 
  • LCBO 
  • Costco
  • Some restaurants will choose to take the day off on the statutory holiday, so make sure to call ahead and confirm before you make any plans.
  • Most major grocery chains will be closed on Labour Day, with the exception of those confirmed below. 
Open 

open labour day 2026 toronto

Don't forget to plan ahead — many malls, including Yorkdale, will be closed on Labour Day. Photo: Fareen Karim.

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

open labour day 2026 toronto

If you're looking for something to do on your day off, attractions like Arcadia Earth can help to keep you busy. Photo: Fareen Karim.

Attractions 
Open 
Lead photo by

Fareen Karim


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