What's open and closed on Labour Day 2026
Labour Day is Monday, September 7 and there are lots of activities to enjoy.
Some City of Kitchener facilities and programs may be impacted by the holiday, so check the facility hours below as you plan your long weekend.
Things to do
- Endless Summer music festival on September 5
- Free swimming in outdoor pools:
- Public swim at Wilson Pool: 1 – 3 p.m., 3 – 4:55 p.m. and 6:35 – 7:30 p.m.
- Public swim at Idlewood Pool: 1 – 3:30 p.m. and 6 – 7:15 p.m.
- Aquafit at Idlewood Pool: 12 – 12:45 p.m.
- Roller skating in Carl Zehr Square: 7 – 10 p.m.
- Other exciting events listed on the Community Calendar
What's open
- Kitchener City Hall: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (no in-person services available)
- All outdoor pools: find locations, fees and hours on our pools page
- Activa Sportsplex: 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (walking track open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
What's closed
- All community centres
- All indoor pools
- Kitchener Market
- All community arenas except Activa Sportsplex
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.