Civic Holiday Monday: What’s Open and Closed Across the GTA

Monday, August 4, 2025 – Civic Holiday Roundup

July 31, 2025 Tiana Leisure & Lifestyle, Restaurants & Bars 0

A Rabba Fine Foods storefront in downtown Toronto showcases fresh produce and 24-hour service—one of 37 locations staying open this Civic Holiday.
A Rabba Fine Foods storefront in downtown Toronto showcases fresh produce and 24-hour service—one of 37 locations staying open this Civic Holiday.

As the Civic Holiday long weekend rolls in, many residents are planning barbecues, road trips, or just a relaxing Monday at home. Here’s your quick guide to what’s open and closed across the Greater Toronto Area on Monday, August 4, 2025.

Grocery Stores & Essentials

OPEN

  • Rabba Fine Foods – All 37 locations across the GTA will be open for your grocery needs, including BBQ and picnic essentials. Many are open 24/7.
    📍 www.rabba.com

  • Farm Boy – Select urban locations open (check local listings).

  • Whole Foods – Open with reduced hours.

  • Al Premium Food Mart (Etobicoke, Mississauga) – Open.

  • Most Asian and South Asian grocers – Open, hours may vary.

CLOSED

  • Loblaws, Metro, No Frills, Sobeys, FreshCo – Most major chains will be closed on Monday.

LCBO & Beer Stores

CLOSED

  • All LCBO and Beer Store locations will be closed for the Civic Holiday.

Open Alternatives

  • Local breweries and select winery bottle shops may remain open.

  • Convenience stores selling alcohol may still operate.

Shopping Malls & Retail

OPEN

  • Eaton Centre (Toronto) – Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Vaughan Mills – Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Square One (Mississauga) – Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Toronto Premium Outlets (Halton Hills) – Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Pacific Mall (Markham) – Open regular hours.

CLOSED

  • Yorkdale Mall, Scarborough Town Centre, Sherway Gardens, and Fairview Mall – Closed on Civic Holiday Monday.

Public Transit

TTC

  • Running on holiday schedule. Subway service begins at 8:00 a.m.

  • No subway closures planned.

GO Transit

  • Will operate on a Saturday schedule for trains and buses.

MiWay, Brampton Transit, YRT

  • Operating on holiday schedules. Check local websites for route-specific info.

Parks, Attractions & Family Fun

OPEN

  • Toronto Zoo, Ripley’s Aquarium, CN Tower, ROM, AGO – Open with regular or holiday hours.

  • Ontario Place – Open.

  • High Park, Centennial Park, Bluffer’s Park, Lakefront Trails – All City parks remain open.

  • Toronto Island ferries – Running on holiday schedule.

Don’t forget to pack a cooler—Rabba has locations near many picnic and park areas for last-minute snacks or drinks.

Government & City Services

CLOSED

  • City offices

  • ServiceOntario & Service Canada locations

  • Banks

  • Canada Post offices

  • Libraries

Some drop boxes and online services remain available.

Planning a Picnic or Road Trip?

Before you head out, double-check for local weather alerts, especially if visiting waterfronts or conservation areas. And if you’re grabbing supplies, remember: Rabba Fine Foods has you covered.

Stay tuned to GTA Weekly for more long weekend updates and local news. Follow GTA Weekly on social media @GTAWeeklyNews. #GTAWeekly #GTAToday #CivicHoliday

About Tiana 54 Articles
Tiana Squire is a multi-talented contributor to GTA Weekly, where she leads coverage of leisure, tourism, and food culture across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. She is the author of several weekly series including Jet Set Weekly, GTA Eats, and Weekend Vibes, offering readers curated guides to festivals, local dining, global destinations, and family-friendly fun. With a passion for storytelling and a flair for finding the best experiences near and far, Tiana brings a fresh, vibrant voice to the pages of GTA Weekly. She can be reached at tiana.squire@gtaweekly.ca.

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