What's open on Labour Day 2026 in Canada?
Labour Day 2026 falls on 7 September 2026.
Labour Day, the first Monday of September, closes banks and government offices. Supermarkets, malls and big-box stores stay open, often with sales for the back-to-school rush.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shoppers Drug Mart 24h24/7 Duty 24-hour and designated holiday locations remain open for emergency pharmacy needs Editorial | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 shoppersdrugmart.ca |
Petro-Canada 24/724/7 Duty Highway and city gas stations open 24/7 on all statutory holidays Editorial | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 petro-canada.ca |
Health811 / Walk-in Urgent Clinics24/7 Duty Dial 811 free 24/7 to connect to registered nurses and open holiday clinics Editorial811 | Urgent Care & Clinics | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 ontario.ca |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 loblaws.ca |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 metro.ca |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 sobeys.com |
Estimate | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 shoppersdrugmart.ca |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 canadiantire.ca |
Estimate | Retail & Shopping Malls | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 dollarama.com |
Estimate | Restaurants & Cafes | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 timhortons.ca |
Most drive-thrus open 24/7; dining rooms may have reduced statutory holiday hours Editorial | Restaurants & Cafes | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 timhortons.ca |
Corporate post offices closed on statutory holidays; parcel lockers accessible 24/7 Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 canadapost-postescanada.ca |
Branches closed on statutory holidays; ATMs and RBC mobile banking available 24/7 Editorial | Banks & ATMs | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 rbcroyalbank.com |
| Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 ttc.ca | |
| DIY, Garden & Home | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-04-20 canadiantire.ca |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Labour Day 2026 in Canada?
Labour Day, the first Monday of September, closes banks and government offices. Supermarkets, malls and big-box stores stay open, often with sales for the back-to-school rush. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is Labour Day in 2026?
Labour Day falls on 7 September 2026 (2026-09-07) in 2026.