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What is open and closed in the region on Civic Holiday Monday?
Most government offices and public services are closed, while many grocery stores, malls and big-box retailers keep holiday hours.
- The Civic Holiday arrives on Monday, August 3, with many services across the Kawarthas adjusting their standard operations for the upcoming long weekend.
- Since Ontario's Employment Standards Act and the Retail Business Holidays Act do not mandate the day as a statutory holiday, private businesses are free to set their own operating hours.
- Nearly all major grocery retailers, including Loblaws and FreshCo, will operate on modified schedules; most regional malls and box stores also provide varying holiday access to consumers.
- ServiceOntario locations and municipal offices will remain closed, as Canada Post halts all mail collection and distribution services for the holiday.
- Verifying specific operating hours by calling local businesses or checking their websites is recommended before traveling, as individual schedules for restaurants and smaller retailers differ widely.
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What's open and closed in Kingston for the Civic Holiday
The Civic Holiday long weekend has arrived, bringing an extra day off for many Canadians. While the first Monday in August is widely observed across the country, it is not a federally mandated statutory holiday. This year, the holiday falls on Aug. 3.
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