What’s open and closed Labour Day Monday

Thursday, September 03, 2026

Norfolk County residents are reminded that most County services and all County buildings will not be open or available on Labour Day, Monday, September 7, 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 and marinas remain open and available for public use.

Ride Norfolk

Will not be operating.

ServiceNorfolk

ServiceNorfolk will be closed. Residents can submit non-urgent service requests or general inquiries 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 can 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 to and one day after Labour Day.cana
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 Labour Day weekend.

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