What designated and statutory holidays will members of the Toronto Public Service observe in 2024, including Good Friday and Easter Monday, and how do these holidays impact the operating hours of various establishments in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)?

In 2024, members of the Toronto Public Service will observe designated and statutory holidays such as New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. These holidays impact the operating hours of various establishments in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) during the Easter long weekend. During the Easter long weekend, some establishments in Toronto and the GTA will be open, including 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. However, 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 will be closed. Transit services will also be affected during the Easter long weekend, with the TTC operating on holiday service on Good Friday and GO Transit operating on a Sunday schedule. Both TTC and GO Transit will resume normal operations on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Overall, the designated and statutory holidays observed by members of the Toronto Public Service, including Good Friday and Easter Monday, impact the operating hours of various establishments in Toronto and the GTA, leading to closures of some government offices, retail stores, and other services during these holidays.