The annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada is on Wednesday, Sept. 30. 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’s what’s open and closed in Windsor: Open Malls and grocery stores Most malls and grocery will be operating on regular hours. LCBO LCBOs open at 12 p.m. School Schools will be open. Closed Banks Banks will be closed. City of Windsor 311 Customer Contact Centre The 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. 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. Waste Collection Residential garbage, yard waste, organics and recycling collection services are not delayed by this holiday. Please refer to your 2026–2027 Collection Calendar or the Recycle Coach App or visit our Waste Collection Schedule page. Night commercial, front end loader and weekly non-eligible source (NES) recycling collections are also not delayed. Contact 311 for more information or visit our Waste and Recycling pages. Public Drop-Off and Household Chemical Waste Depots The 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 on Wednesday, and collection calendar distribution will be unavailable there. Parks and Recreation 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. Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union is closed during the week under our fall hours and will therefore be closed 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. 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. Call Intake at 519-567-8769 for more information. Parking Enforcement 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. Windsor Public Library All 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; of course, you can visit us for all your digital needs online, anytime, at WindsorPublicLibrary.com. Museum Windsor The Chimczuk Museum and François Baby House will be open regular hours with free admission on Wednesday. Streetcar No. 351 at the Legacy Beacon will be closed on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Transit Windsor 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. For a list of additional sales outlets, please visit our Transit Windsor: Where to Buy page. For more information, visit www.CityWindsor.ca or contact 311. - With files from CTV Windsor’s Melanie Kentner.
