What’s open and closed in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent on Family Day 2026

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Family Day in Ontario is Monday, Feb. 16 and while some people get the provincial statutory holiday off, others might not.

Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Windsor-Essex on Family Day:

Open:

• Devonshire Mall is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tecumseh Mall is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Windsor Crossing Outlet Mall is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Most grocery stores and pharmacies operate on holiday hours. Call ahead or check the store’s website.

Closed:

• Schools
• Banks
• Government offices
• LCBO and Beer Store locations

City of Windsor Holiday Hours Family Day

City of Windsor administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in observance of the Family Day holiday.

311 Customer Contact Centre

The 311 Customer Contact Centre’s regular business hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, due to the holiday, the contact centre will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

To report municipal emergencies outside of business hours, such as fallen trees, significant roadway damage, or sewer backups, call 519-255-6326.

311 self-serve options continue to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 311 Online and the Windsor 311 mobile app.

211 Windsor-Essex

The 211 service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to serve residents throughout Windsor and Essex County.

Garbage and Recycling Collections

Residential garbage, yard waste and recycling collection services are not delayed by this holiday. Please refer to your 2025–2026 Collection Calendar (which remains in effect until March 31, 2026) or the Recycle Coach App, or visit our Collection Schedule page. Night commercial, front end loader and weekly non-eligible source (NES) recycling collections are also not delayed.

Contact 311 for more information or visit our Waste and Recycling pages.

Public Drop-Off and Household Chemical Waste Depots

The depots located at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and North Service Road East will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Parks and Recreation

Celebrate Family Day in the Core with free public skating at the City Hall Square Ice Rink, 350 City Hall Square West. There will be skate lending available, vendors, and giveaways from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Families are encouraged to enjoy time downtown, including visiting Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union at 401 Pitt Street West, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with special pricing from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and more on Monday, February 16, 2026!

The WFCU Centre rinks will be open for regular ice rentals and the Windsor Spitfires game against the Saginaw Spirit (game time 2:05 p.m.) on Monday, February 16, 2026. The WFCU Centre Community Pool will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre (WIATC) presented by WFCU Credit Union Natatorium Pool and Fitness Centre will be open from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026. Please visit www.ActiveWindsor.ca and click on “Swim Schedule” for details.

All other community and customer care centres and arenas will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, except for any previously booked rentals or events.

Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4)

Programming at 400 Wyandotte Street East (Windsor Water World) will be open regular hours, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Monday, February 16, 2026, to offer services for people experiencing homelessness. Call Intake at [phone] for more information.

Parking Enforcement

Municipal ticket payment offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. Ticket payments may still be made online by visiting the E-Services tab at CityWindsor.ca.

Windsor Public Library

All Windsor Public Library branches will be closed Sunday, February 15, but three branches will be open on Family Day, February 16, 2026. Join us at the Riverside, Central, or Budimir branches between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Family Day. Regular hours for all branches resume Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Plan ahead and sign out any print publications you need in advance; of course, you can visit us for all your digital needs online, anytime, at WindsorPublicLibrary.com.

Museum Windsor

The Chimczuk Museum and François Baby House locations are normally closed on Mondays and will therefore be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Transit Windsor

Transit Windsor buses are operating on the Sunday/holiday schedule on Monday, February 16, 2026, and the customer service office at 300 Chatham Street West will be closed.

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Family Day 2026 services altered

Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Chatham and Wallaceburg sites will be altered on Monday in recognition of the Family Day holiday.

During the statutory holiday, some outpatient diagnostic tests will take place. Patients with scheduled diagnostic tests are advised to attend their appointments. These departments will also be staffed to meet the needs of inpatients and emergencies.

Ambulatory Care Services, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Pre-Surgical Screening Services, Diabetes Education Centre, the TIA and CAD Clinics, Pulmonary Function Lab, Outpatient Lab Services, Health Records and Patient Appointment Offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The Chatham-Kent Mental Health and Addictions Program Outpatient Department will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. The Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine clinic will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. For any immediate crisis, please call the crisis line at 1-866-299-7447 or visit your nearest Emergency Room.

Elston Pharmacy, located at the Chatham Site, will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The Oncology/Chemotherapy Department will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The Business Office and Cashier’s Office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. Please note there are two bill changers in the building to accommodate change for coins.

Hemodialysis Care will be open on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The Emergency Departments at the Chatham and Wallaceburg sites will remain open 24 hours daily.