What’s open and closed Civic Holiday Monday
Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services and all County buildings will not be open or available on Civic Holiday, Monday, August 3, 2026.
Closures and schedule changes
County Administration Buildings
All County administration buildings will be closed.
Emergency, essential and critical services
Fire and Paramedic Services will continue to operate as usual.
Court closures
The Provincial Offences Court at the Robinson Administration Building in Simcoe will be closed.
Housing and Social Services
Simcoe and Dunnville offices will be closed. For crisis support, such as emergency accommodation, call the Victim Services Support Line at 1-800-264-6671.
Heritage and Culture
All museums and Norfolk County Archives will be closed.
Norfolk County Public Library
All Branches are closed. However, all electronic and digital resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, online learning, and streaming movies and music, remain available 24/7 at ncpl.ca.
Recreation
Simcoe Recreation Centre, including the Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre and Simcoe Seniors Centre, Delhi Friendship Centre, and all County arenas will be closed. The Port Rowan Seniors Social Club will also not be meeting. Norfolk County trails, parks, marinas, and boat launches remain open and available for public use.
Ride Norfolk public transportation
Will not be operating.
ServiceNorfolk
ServiceNorfolk customer service counters in Simcoe and Delhi will be closed. Residents can submit non-urgent service requests or general inquiries online anytime through service.norfolkcounty.ca.
For urgent issues related to forestry, parks and facilities, roads, water, sewer, waste, or drainage, please call 1-877-298-5888.
By-law concerns during the closure should be directed to the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.
Transfer stations
Transfer stations will be closed.
Waste collection
Waste collection in Simcoe remains unchanged, while collection in the rest of Norfolk County will be delayed by one day; residents are encouraged to use the Recycle Coach app for personalized reminders and schedules.
Fireworks rules
Residents are reminded of the Norfolk County Fireworks Regulating By-Law, which includes the following rules:
- Fireworks are permitted two days prior, and one day after the Civic Holiday.
- Fireworks may only be discharged up to 11 p.m.
- Fireworks are not permitted to be discharged on municipal property or roadways.
- The user of the fireworks must own the property they are discharging on or have permission from the property owner.
Learn more about safety tips and firework information at norfolkcounty.ca/Fireworks.
On behalf of Norfolk County staff and Council, please enjoy a safe and happy Civic Holiday.
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