OPEN AND CLOSED: Civic Holiday August 5 in Mississauga

The Civic Holiday in Mississauga is Monday, August 5, 2024, and many places, businesses, and services will be closed on that day.

While government buildings and services will be closed, many businesses will remain open on Aug. 5. However, it’s best to call ahead or check online to confirm what businesses are open.

Here’s what’s open and closed on Monday, Aug. 5 in Mississauga:

Open:

• Square One Shopping Centre (11 am to 6 pm)
• The Food District at Square One
• Walmart Supercentre at Square One
• Most stores and restaurants at Heartland Town Centre
• Erin Mills Town Centre (7 am to 3 pm)
• Dixie Outlet Mall (7 am to 3 pm)
• Most grocery stores (including Rabba grocery stores)
• Most bars and restaurants that are typically open on Mondays
• The Beer Store locations at 1550 Dundas St. E., 2458 Dundas St. W., 5800 McLaughlin Rd. and 3154 Hurontario St. (11 am to 6 pm)
• Some LCBO stores (call/check ahead of time)
• Most Shoppers Drug Marts
• Movie theatres
• For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.

Other major malls near Mississauga that are open:

• Bramalea City Centre (11 am to 6 pm)
• Toronto Premium Outlets (10 am to 9 pm)
• Vaughan Mills (modified hours. Check ahead of time)
• Sherway Gardens (10 am to 7 pm, subject to change)
• Yorkdale Shopping Centre (11 am to 6 pm)

Closed:

• Government offices (City of Mississauga and Region of Peel)
• City Hall
• Region of Peel non-emergency services including Access Peel Counters, Dental Services Contact Centre, Early Years and Child Care Services, Family Health Call Centre, Vaccination Clinics, Healthy Sexuality Clinics and Housing Services/Client Services
• Banks
• Libraries
• Some community centres
• Canada Post (no mail pickup or delivery)

Transit:

• MiWay will operate on a regular Sunday schedule
• GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule
• TransHelp: All trips for Monday, Aug. 5 and Tuesday, Aug. 6 must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4 by calling 905-791-1015. (TransHelp office will be closed on Aug. 5)

Garbage collection:

• no waste collection on Aug. 5. Garbage and recycling will be picked up one day later than usual
• Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Aug. 5, reopening on Aug. 6