Kitchener-Waterloo
It’s the long weekend, which means some places will be closed on Monday like most government offices, banks, and schools. But thanks to recent changes in Ontario law, more retail spots-including local malls-can stay open.
Ontario law updates let more stores open Monday
Cambridge Chronicle · Posted: May 15, 2026 3:36 PM EDT | Last Updated: May 15
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Monday brings some closures including government offices, certain arenas and community centres, banks, and schools. But retail shops might be open because Ontario changed the Retail Business Holidays Act in April. (Kate Bueckert/CBC)
With Victoria Day coming up, many offices and businesses will shut down on Monday.
This includes most government offices, banks, plus elementary and high schools.
Retailers will see a bit of a change though. The Ontario government updated rules last month allowing more shops to open their doors on Victoria Day.
You’ll find Conestoga Mall in Waterloo, Fairview Park Mall in Kitchener, Cambridge Centre, and Stone Road Mall in Guelph all welcoming shoppers Monday.
Certain Beer Store locations will also be operating along with LCBO outlets.
Your usual garbage pick-up isn’t affected – that goes as normal for garbage, green bin stuff, and yard waste – but transfer stations where you drop off waste in Cambridge and Waterloo won’t be open.
Grand River Transit will run on its holiday schedule. Mobility Plus services are available too but you’ll need to book ahead by calling 519-744-2241 if you use subscription trips or other bookings.
Region of Waterloo
Service First Contact Centre stays open around the clock. All regional admin offices (99 Regina St. S., Waterloo; 150 Frederick St., Kitchener; 150 Main St., Cambridge; airport admin; home child care) are closed. Flights keep running normally at Region of Waterloo International Airport. All Region of Waterloo Library branches close. Administration at Sunnyside Seniors’ Services is closed. The Sunnyside Wellness Centre won’t be open. Community Alzheimer day programs in Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo close-but overnight stays continue. Welcome Spaces at 99 Regina St. S., Waterloo; 20 Weber St. E., Kitchener; and 150 Main St., Cambridge close. Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum in Kitchener opens Monday from 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. Schneider Haus National Historic Site also opens from 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. Mc Dougall Cottage Historic Site in Cambridge welcomes visitors from noon until 4 p. m.
Cambridge
City hall plus all admin buildings shut down. All Cambridge Public Library branches close. Arenas across the city are closed. David Durward Centre along with William E. Pautler and Allan Reuter Centres close. W. G. Johnson Centre/Ted Wake Centre plus John Dolson Centre stay open. Cambridge Centre for the Arts closes
Kitchener
The city hall doors are technically open from 9 a. m.-9 p. m., but there won’t be any face-to-face services. All Kitchener Public Library branches remain closed. Activa Sportsplex is available-the walking track runs from 8 a. m.-8 p. m.; public skating happens between 3:30 p. m.-4:35 p. m. Forest Heights Pool offers toonie swims from 11 a. m.-12:30 p. m. then again from 1-2:30 p. m. All community centres plus arenas stay closed. Breithaupt Centre remains shut down. As does Grand River Recreation Complex. Cameron Heights Pool isn’t opening. Kitchener Market & Food Hall will not be operating.
Waterloo
Waterloo city hall including tenant offices/businesses closes. Public washrooms stay accessible between 8 a. m.-10 p. m. Waterloo Public Libraries don’t open. Community centres such as Albert Mc Cormick, Bechtel Park Manulife Soccer & Sports Centre plus Moses Springer shut their doors. RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex & Healthy Living Centre aren’t opening. Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex & Swimplex also remain closed. WMRC Community Pavilion is not available.
Guelph
The whole city administration including City Hall shuts down. Recreation centres plus arenas including Guelph Sports Dome don’t operate. Guelph Public Library branches won’t be running. The Waste Resource Innovation Centre closes too. Guelph Civic Museum alongside Mc Crae House stay locked up. Corrections and clarifications·Submit a news tip·Report error
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