Toronto August Long Weekend Guide: What's Open and Closed for Civic Holiday 2026
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Toronto August Long Weekend Guide: What's Open and Closed for Civic Holiday 2026
Summer is winding down surprisingly fast — July seemed to vanish in the blink of an eye. With only a handful of sunny weeks left, there's a bittersweet feeling in the air. But that won't stop us from making the most of August. To kick off the final full month of summer in style, a long weekend awaits. Monday, August 3, 2026 marks the Civic Holiday, meaning some Toronto businesses and services will take the day off.
Thankfully, only a handful of spots will be fully closed, while others will operate with reduced hours — specifics vary by location. Plus, there are still plenty of things to keep you entertained across the city on Monday.

Here's your quick guide to what's open and closed in Toronto for the Civic Holiday:
Closed
Toronto Public Library branches (closed Aug. 2 and 3)
Mail delivery services
Government offices
Banks
Open
TTC (holiday service schedule)
GO Transit (Saturday schedule)
Toronto Eaton Centre (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Yorkdale Shopping Centre (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Dufferin Mall (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Don Mills (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Sherway Gardens (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
LCBO liquor stores
The Beer Store
Farm Boy (hours vary by location)
CN Tower
Canada's Wonderland
Centreville Amusement Park
The Toronto Zoo
Aga Khan Museum
Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Little Canada
Ontario Science Centre
Cineplex theatres

