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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Here's what's open and closed in Windsor, including banks, city services, and schools.
The annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada is on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The day, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day, is meant to bring awareness and reflection on the legacy of Canada's residential school system, which aimed to erase the languages and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of this land.
The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory holiday for federal government workers and federally regulated industries, but it is not a statutory holiday in Ontario. Here is what is open and closed in Windsor.
What's Open on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Most malls and grocery stores will be operating on regular hours. LCBO stores open at 12 p.m. Schools will be open.
Municipal parks and recreation facilities will largely remain open. Community and customer care centres and arenas will be open on Wednesday. The indoor pools at the Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre (WIATC) presented by WFCU Credit Union, Gino & Liz Marcus Community Complex, and the WFCU Centre will be open on Wednesday.
Park splash pads will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Lakeview Park Marina office and fuel dock will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and launch ramps will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
Museum Windsor will also be open. The Chimczuk Museum and François Baby House will be open regular hours with free admission on Wednesday. However, Streetcar No. 351 at the Legacy Beacon will be closed on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Transit Windsor buses are operating on the regular weekday schedule on Wednesday. The customer service office at 300 Chatham Street West will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4) Programming at 400 Wyandotte Street East (Windsor Water World) will be open regular hours, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Wednesday, to offer services for people experiencing homelessness.
What's Closed for the Holiday
Banks will be closed. The City of Windsor 311 Customer Contact Centre's regular business hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, due to the holiday, the contact centre will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Windsor Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Plan ahead and sign out any print publications you need in advance; digital services remain available online at WindsorPublicLibrary.com.
Municipal ticket payment offices will be closed on Wednesday. Ticket payments may still be made online by visiting the E-Services tab at CityWindsor.ca.
Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union is closed during the week under fall hours and will therefore be closed on Wednesday.
Waste Collection and City Services
Residential garbage, yard waste, organics and recycling collection services are not delayed by this holiday. Night commercial, front end loader and weekly non-eligible source (NES) recycling collections are also not delayed.
The Public Drop-Off and Household Chemical Waste Depots located at the northeast corner of Central Avenue and North Service Road East will be open regular hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Wednesday; however, the administration office will be closed, and collection calendar distribution will be unavailable there.
To report municipal emergencies outside of business hours, such as fallen trees, significant roadway damage, or sewer backups, call 519-255-6326. 311 self-serve options continue to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 311 Online and the Windsor 311 mobile app.
For more information, visit www.CityWindsor.ca or contact 311.
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