Basics of Canada Day | Holidays in Canada
In 2010, Canada Day falls on Thursday, June 1st.With Canada Day falling on a Thursday in 2010, many people will take the day off Friday, June 2nd and make it a four-day weekend.
As far as closures go, the best advice is to call ahead to confirm holiday hours, which vary from city to city and province to province.Closed on Canada Day
- Schools
- Most child-care centres
- Government offices
- Post offices
- No mail delivery
- Liquor and beer stores
- Some grocery stores
- Libraries
- Banks
Open on Canada Day
- Major tourist destinations, such as the CN Tower, the Vancouver Aquarium, museums, etc.
- Public transit runs on a holiday schedule
- Many museums and galleries
- Some businesses and restaurants in designated tourist areas
- Some convenience stores
- Some garden centres
