Victoria Day weekend 2025: What's open and closed in Toronto
Here's a look at what's open and closed in Toronto over the Victoria Day weekend.
www.cbc.cavictoria day in 2026 falls on May 25 in Canada, and the open/closed status varies by city and region. Below is a concise snapshot for Toronto and nearby areas, plus tips to confirm local hours.
What’s typically open in major centres
- Malls and some shopping centres: Many downtown and suburban malls (e.g., Eaton Centre, Vaughan Mills, Square One) often stay open with limited weekend-style hours. Hours commonly run around mid-morning to early evening, but individual stores may differ.
- Tourist attractions: Major attractions such as the CN Tower, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Zoo, Royal Ontario Museum, and Art Gallery of Ontario frequently operate on Victoria Day, though some may start later or close earlier than usual.
- Transit: Public transit generally runs on a Sunday or holiday schedule, with possible earlier starting times depending on the system.
What’s typically closed
- Government offices, banks, and most libraries are usually closed.
- LCBO and Beer Stores: Most locations are closed, though a few specialty or select-store hours may apply on holiday Mondays.
- Many grocery stores and some smaller shops near residential districts often close or operate on reduced hours.
What to check before you go
- Specific hours for your destination: malls, attractions, and grocery or liquor stores post Victoria Day hours on their official websites or social channels.
- Transit schedules: local transit authority websites publish holiday timetables; some routes may run on a reduced or Sunday schedule.
- Fireworks or city events: many cities host community events or fireworks; verify locations and timings with city announcements.
If you’d like, tell me your exact city or neighbourhood, and I’ll pull the latest open/closed listings for that area and provide a compact day-by-day hours guide. I can also provide a link to the official holiday hours for the places you plan to visit.
[Note: Specifics can differ by city and year, so a quick local check is best to avoid surprises.]