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Toronto Star
01-08-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
Here's what's open and closed in Toronto this Civic Holiday
This Civic Holiday long weekend people can expect a mix of closures, modified hours and plenty of open attractions as Toronto and the GTA gear up for the August long weekend. Celebrated on the first Monday of August, the Civic Holiday — sometimes referred to as Simcoe Day in Toronto — offers a midsummer break for many, though it's not a statutory holiday in Ontario. That means provincially regulated employers aren't legally required to give this day off, and some businesses may stay open or operate on reduced hours.
CTV News
31-07-2025
- CTV News
Here's what's open and closed in Toronto this holiday Monday
The August long weekend is almost upon us and there are numerous events taking place, including the annual Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade set for Saturday. However, people should note that a number of stores and services will be closing their doors on Monday or will have reduced hours. Also known as Simcoe Day, August 4 is known as an 'optional' holiday in Ontario, meaning that employers are not required to give their workers the day off or shorten their hours, but many still choose to. What will be open on Civic Holiday Monday: Public transit users should note that the TTC will be operating on a holiday schedule, while GO Transit will run on its Saturday schedule. Ferry service to the Toronto Island will also be running on a normal schedule. Here's a list of what will be closed: The city is reminding people that the August Civic Holiday is not a designated fireworks day. This means that residents are only allowed to set off fireworks on their property - if they have obtained a permit from Toronto Fire Services. Fireworks are not permitted in city parks or on beaches, balconies, streets, parking lots, or other private property.
Hamilton Spectator
31-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Are The Beer Store, LCBO and other Ontario alcohol retailers open for the August Civic Holiday?
It's time to celebrate civic pride. Whether you're raising a toast to Simcoe Day in Toronto, Colonel By Day in Ottawa or George Hamilton Day in Hamilton, plenty of alcohol retailers will be open on Monday, Aug. 4. The Beer Store has announced 85 locations will be open for the Civic Holiday Monday, for anyone running low on suds. 'The Beer Store is open at select locations across Ontario so you can be ready for the long weekend,' said Ozzie Ahmed, The Beer Store's vice-president of retail, in a news release . 'We know customers appreciate the convenience of The Beer Store — cold beer and an efficient empty alcohol container return system that gets people their money back.' Most of the 85 stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit for full details. LCBO Most LCBO stores will be open Monday, Aug. 4. Customers are advised to use the store locator at to find specific store hours. LCBO Convenience Outlets may also operate where local municipal bylaws allow. These are private businesses licensed to sell alcohol in communities without an LCBO nearby. Convenience stores Convenience stores with alcohol retail licences are allowed to sell beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages on holidays, but only between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Check the provincial government's online store finder to find a location near you Wine retailers Many Wine Rack locations will remain open on the Civic Holiday Monday. To find an open store near you, see the store locator at . All Magnotta stores are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Civic Holiday Monday. Visit for a store locator. The Wine Shop will keep some locations open on the Civic Holiday Monday. For individual store hours, visit the Wine Shop website . Full list of Beer Stores open Aug. 4. Here's the full list of 85 Beer Store retail outlets open on the Civic Holiday Monday, Aug. 4. All stores are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Is the August Civic Holiday a stat — and who gets the day off work with pay?
The upcoming Civic Holiday in Canada is on Monday, Aug. 4, which makes for a much-anticipated long weekend for most. The Civic Holiday — often simply referred to as the 'Civic,' the Civic long weekend, or the August long weekend — varies by name and celebration across provinces and municipalities. In Toronto, it's known as 'Simcoe Day,' named in honour of John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada and founder of York, now Toronto. On Aug. 4, many government offices will be closed, as will schools, post offices, banks and libraries in most areas. Public transit typically runs on a reduced holiday schedule. The Civic Holiday is listed by the federal government as a public holiday (excluding Quebec). The province of Ontario , however, does not consider it to be a mandatory public holiday. Paid public holidays, also known as statutory holidays or general holidays, are days throughout the year when most businesses are legislated to close, but must still pay eligible employees as though it was a regular work day. Despite the Civic Holiday not being an official public holiday in Ontario, many workers will still get the day off work. Ontario has nine designated public holidays. What are the mandatory statutory paid holidays in Ontario? On a statutory holiday, your employer is legally required to give you the day off, or pay you more for working on the holiday. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
