Here is a look at what is open and closed in Toronto on Labour Day 2026

Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Snowbirds perform over Lake Ontario during the Canadian International Air Show Toronto, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The sounds of jets roaring through the skies of Toronto often elicit gasps and cheers from fans of an annual air show that takes place each Labour Day weekend, but they're also prompting outcry from those who fear the event does more harm than good. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

The last long weekend of the summer has arrived and a stretch of beautiful weather is on tap for Toronto.

Here is a look at what’s open, what’s closed, and what events are on in Canada’s largest city on Labour Day weekend 2026.

Shopping centres

Most malls will be closed on Labour Day. A few centres that will remain open but will operate on reduced hours.

• Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Vaughan Mills, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr., from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• CF Markville, 5000 Highway 7 East, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Square One, 100 City Centre Dr., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Grocery stores

Most major grocery chains will be closed on Labour Day. However, there are a few places that will remain open on the holiday:

• Loblaws, 60 Carlton Street
• Metro, College Park
• Farm Boy, 207 Queens Quay West
• Some Shopper’s Drug Mart locations
• Kitchen Table locations
• Rabba Fine Foods locations

Liquor sales

• All LCBO locations will be closed on Labour Day.
• Some Beer Store locations will be open
• Some Wine Rack locations will remain open
• Licensed convenience stores are permitted to sell alcohol on Labour Day

Tourist attractions

Many tourist attractions will remain open for business on Labour Day, including:

• The CN Tower
• Ripley’s Aquarium
• The Toronto Zoo
• The Hockey Hall of Fame
• The Royal Ontario Museum
• The Art Gallery of Ontario
• Canada’s Wonderland
• The CNE

Government offices and banks

Toronto Public Library locations will be closed on Labour Day along with federal, provincial, and municipal offices.

TTC/ GO Transit

On Sept. 7, the TTC will run on a holiday schedule and GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule.

Weather

Toronto’s long weekend weather forecast should be a pleasant one for those who are sticking around the city.

• Your hourly and 7-day forecast on our CP24.com weather hub

Environment Canada is calling for a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of rain on Saturday. A daytime high of 25 C is in the forecast, feeling closer to 30 when factoring in the humidity.

On Sunday, Toronto will see sunshine and a high 24 C. Monday will also be bright and beautiful with a high of 26 C.