What’s open and closed at City of Kitchener on Labour Day

Many City of Kitchener services and facilities will close or have modified hours on Monday, September 1, 2025. Enjoy your long weekend, Kitchener!

Facilities, activities and events available on Labour Day:

• City of Kitchener golf courses are open
• Outdoor pools (Harry Class, Idlewood, Kiwanis, Wilson) are open regular hours. Harry Class will extend operation until Sunday, September 7, 2025 (Splash Passes will be accepted)

Facility closures:

The following facilities are closed on September 1, 2025:

• Kitchener City Hall Service Centre
• All City community centres
• All Kitchener Public Library locations
• Kitchener Market food hall
• The Aud and community arenas
• Indoor pools

Cooling centres:

If you need to access a public cooling centre on Labour Day, visit the Region of Waterloo’s list of designated facilities.

No fireworks allowed for Labour Day

Under the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, fireworks can only be set off on Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali. They are not permitted over the Labour Day long weekend.

Setting off fireworks outside of the permitted areas and times could result in a minimum fine of $1,500. To learn more about when and where fireworks are permitted, visit Kitchener.ca/fireworks.

For firework complaints, call the Waterloo Regional Police Service non-emergency line at 519-570-9777. In the event of an emergency or dangerous situation, always call 911.

For more information:

Kayla Snyder

Manager, Corporate Communications

City of Kitchener

media@kitchener.ca