2024 Labour Day town facility closures and transit schedule

Friday, August 23, 2024

To report emergencies related to roads, traffic lights and signs, parks and trees or flooding and storms outside of ServiceOakville’s hours of operation, call 905-845-6601 to be connected with our afterhours dispatch service. Non-urgent reports can also be made using our online services

Please note that the following facility closures and transit schedule adjustments will be in effect during the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Closed September 2

  • Town Hall
  • Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
  • Seniors’ Centres
  • Community centres 
  • Indoor pools
  • Outdoor pools (Lions outdoor pool will be open on September 2)
  • Arenas
  • Cemetery offices
  • Harbour offices
  • Municipal parking lot at 300 Church Street

This year, the Oakville Museum (including the Old Post Office) will be open on Labour Day, September 2, from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Transit Service

Oakville Transit is offering its holiday service schedule on Monday, September 4, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit the Oakville Transit website for details.

Open air burning, fireworks and cottage fire safety tips

If your long weekend plans include a trip to the cottage, outdoor fires or fireworks, the Oakville Fire department is urging you to take the proper precautions to stay safe.

For information on fireworks safety, cottage fire safety tips and open air burning in Oakville visit the Fire Prevention and Safety page.

Report fireworks concerns

If you have any concerns about the use of fireworks that are set off on municipal property including parks and boulevards, or family/religious/cultural fireworks that are unsafe and not during the allowed times, please use our Report a Problem tool.

In accordance with the Fireworks By-law, family fireworks are only permitted between dusk and 11 p.m. on the day of, day before or day after the following holidays:

  • Victoria Day
  • Canada Day
  • New Years Day
  • Any religious or cultural celebrations where fireworks are used to celebrate the religious or cultural event