While Thanksgiving is a holiday in Ontario, gas stations are exempt from closing and are open on Thanksgiving according to their regular schedule.
Retail stores may be closed on these days in Ontario.
While many families come together on the Sunday of the long weekend, Thanksgiving is officially marked on the second Monday in October each year. Grocery stores, The Beer Store, and the LCBO are often busy on the Thanksgiving long weekend as people shop for their celebrations. Florists are also active over the Thanksgiving weekend filling orders for autumn-themed arrangements.
Thanksgiving will be observed on: