Every year on Remembrance Day, Canadians pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in the line of duty.
This year, Remembrance Day falls on Saturday, Nov. 11, so many businesses and services will recognize the day on either Friday, Nov. 10 or Monday, Nov. 13.
Although Remembrance Day is a federal holiday, Ontario does not recognize it as a statutory holiday, so the hours of some businesses may vary over the weekend.
Here is a list of what's open and closed around Ontario for Remembrance Day.
Banks
Banks will be closed on both Saturday and Monday.
Beer store and LCBO
Beer stores and LCBO locations will operate on reduced hours on Saturday, waiting until noon to open.
Federal services
All federal offices will be closed on Monday, including:
• Canada Post
• Passport services
• Service Canada
• Canada Revenue Agency
Grocery stores and malls
Most grocery stores and malls will be operating on regular hours.
Libraries
All libraries will be open on Friday, Saturday and Monday. Call ahead to confirm.
Municipal offices
• Toronto municipal offices will be open on both Friday and Monday.
• Durham Region municipal offices are closed on Friday.
• Halton Region municipal offices will be open on both Friday and Monday.
• Hamilton municipal offices will be open on both Friday and Monday.
• Peel Region municipal will be open on both Friday and Monday offices.
• York Region municipal offices will be open on both Friday and Monday.
Public transit
Many public transit services will operate on regular hours on Friday, Saturday and Monday. The Toronto Transit Commission will observe Remembrance Day on Saturday for two minutes, starting at 11 a.m.
Schools
Ontario schools, universities and colleges remain open on Friday and Monday.
