“Unveiling Toronto’s 2024 Holiday Calendar: What’s Open and Closed During the Easter Long Weekend!”

Toronto, Good Friday, Holiday, Ontario, Easter Monday Designated and Statutory Holidays in Toronto Public Service In 2024, members of the Toronto Public Service can look forward to a list of designated and statutory holidays. These include New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. It's important to note that some facilities remain open and services are provided even on statutory holidays. In cases where a designated holiday falls on a weekend, an alternative day is designated as the day of observance. Statutory Holidays in Ontario, , Canada, also observes a set of statutory holidays, including Family Day, Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Thanksgiving, and Boxing Day. Notably, Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday in Ontario, which has sparked some controversy. Additionally, the introduction of the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation holiday for federally regulated employees is highlighted. The article provides a comprehensive list of holidays in Ontario for 2024, 2025, and 2026, along with reader comments discussing various aspects of holidays and work benefits in Canada. Furthermore, it offers insights into holiday destinations in Ontario, such as High Park, Toronto Islands, and Chinguacousy Park. Easter Long Weekend in Toronto For the Easter long weekend from Friday, March 29, to Monday, April 1, 2024, here is a breakdown of what will be open and closed in Toronto: - Open: CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto Premium Outlets, major tourist attractions, movie theatres, Rabba Fine Foods, Wine Rack, designated tourist area retail businesses, High Park Zoo, Riverdale Farm, Centennial Park, Allan Gardens conservatories, and more. - Closed: Federal, provincial, and municipal government offices, Canada Post mail collection and delivery, most GTA malls, banks, retail stores, The Beer Store, LCBO, most grocery stores, Toronto Public Library branches, and more. - Transit: TTC operating on holiday service on Good Friday, GO Transit operating on a Sunday schedule. TTC and GO Transit will resume normal operations on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. - Additional information includes updates on Ontario international student permits, Ontario's investment in a new communications center, healthcare billing changes, and international student allocations in public institutions. What's Open and Closed in Toronto and GTA during Easter Long Weekend The Easter long weekend in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) brings about changes in operating hours for various establishments. Here's a glimpse of what's open and closed during this holiday period: - Attractions, grocery stores/pharmacies, malls, LCBO/Beer stores, transit services, government offices, mail delivery, Toronto Public Library branches, city drop-off depots, and community and recreation centers all have specific hours of operation during the holiday weekend. For more detailed information on holiday schedules, services, and activities in Toronto and Ontario, stay tuned to Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.