BRAMPTON, ON—This year, Victoria Day is on Monday, May 20, marking the official start of the summer 2024 season. Most City of Brampton offices, including City Hall, will be closed in observation of the holiday.
Essential and Critical Services
All essential and critical services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, By-Law Enforcement, Road Operations, and Security Services will continue to operate as usual.
Fireworks Safety in Brampton during Victoria Day
The safety of residents is the City’s top priority. Under the Fireworks By-law, the use, purchase, discharge, possession, display, sale and offering of fireworks is prohibited, except for City-led events. Sparklers are permitted.
For service information requests, residents can call 3-1-1, download the 311 Brampton app, or visit us online at Brampton.ca. Penalties for failing to comply range from $500 to $1,000 and may reach up to $100,000 if a court summons is issued.
For more information, visit Brampton.ca/fireworks.
Brampton Transit
Brampton Transit will be operating on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, May 20. Customer Service counters at the terminals will be closed. The Contact Centre will be available to assist from 9 am – 6 pm at 905.874.2999. Clark and Sandalwood Facilities, including Lost and Found, will be closed on Monday, May 20.
For route and schedule information call 905.874.2999, visit Bramptontransit.com, or follow @bramptontransit on X (formerly Twitter) for service updates.
Brampton Parks
All Brampton recreational trails, playgrounds, and parks, including off-leash dog parks, remain open on Victoria Day weekend. Physical activity is important for everyone’s health and well-being!
Click here to discover our parks and recreational trails.
Brampton Recreation
Select City of Brampton recreation centres will be open on Monday, May 20 with modified hours. A listing of open centres and holiday hours can be viewed here.
Registered programs such as swimming and skating lessons are not scheduled on Victoria Day. Visit Brampton.ca/recreation for information on recreation centres, available programs, memberships and more.
Residents and visitors looking for a place to splash and play can visit any of the City’s 18 splash pads or wading pool starting on May 18, 2024 (weather permitting). For more information, visit Brampton.ca/Splash.
Brampton Library
All Brampton Library branches will be closed on Sunday, May 19 and Monday, May 20, 2024.
Don’t forget to stock up on books and materials to enjoy together this Victoria Day long-weekend. Stop into any of our neighbourhood branches or visit us online to discover arts and crafts projects with Creativebug, e-books and audiobooks for all ages, online resources for educational and career support and more, all free with your Brampton Library card. Register for your free card here. To learn more about our programs and services, subscribe to our e-updates here.
Brampton Animal Services
The Brampton Animal Shelter will be closed on Monday, May 20. Animal Control Officers will be on the road from 8 am to 6:30 pm and will continue to respond to emergency calls outside of these hours.
Visit Brampton.ca/animalservices for more information and resources.
Brampton On Stage
The Brampton On Stage Box Office, located at The Rose (1 Theatre Ln), will be closed on Monday, May 20. Tickets for shows and events may be purchased online at Bramptononstage.ca.
Closures
City Hall and all City of Brampton administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 20, re-opening on Tuesday, May 21.
Stay Connected
Residents can call 3-1-1 or 905.874.2000 (outside of Brampton), use the Brampton 311 app (available on App Store or Google Play), visit 311brampton.ca or email 311@brampton.ca for any inquiries. We are available 24/7 for any City of Brampton or Region of Peel matters.
