Good Friday is a retail business holiday in Vaughan, Ontario, however local regulations permit retailers to open. Community Centres are open on Good Friday according to their regular schedule.
York Region, which includes Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Newmarket, King City, Georgina, and East Gwillimbury, permits retailers to open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Some retailers may choose not to open. Federally regulated services like banks and post offices are closed.
| Community Centres in Vaughan, Ontario | On Good Friday | Navigate |
|---|---|---|
| Velore Villiage Community Centre | Permitted to Open | |
| Rosemount Community Centre | Permitted to Open | |
| The Family Resource Centre | Permitted to Open | |
| Jewish Russian Community Centre East Thornhill | Permitted to Open | |
| Welcome Centre | Permitted to Open | |
| Garnet A. Williams Community Centre | Permitted to Open | |
| Chancellor Community Centre | Permitted to Open | |
| Patricia Kemp Community Centre | Permitted to Open | |
| Aish Hatorah The Dan Family Community Centre | Permitted to Open | |
| North Thornhill Community Centre | Permitted to Open |
| Retail | On Good Friday |
|---|---|
| Banks | Closed |
| Big Box Stores | Permitted to Open |
| Canada Post | Closed |
| Cannabis Dispensaries | Permitted to Open |
| Car Dealerships | Permitted to Open |
| Casinos | Open |
| Community Centres | Permitted to Open |
| Convenience Stores | Permitted to Open |
| Farmer's Markets | Open |
| Florists | Permitted to Open |
| Garden Centres | Permitted to Open |
| Gas Stations | Open |
| Grocery Stores | Permitted to Open |
| Gyms | Permitted to Open |
| Laundromats | Open |
| Lcbo | Permitted to Open |
| Libraries | Permitted to Open |
| Medical Laboratories | Permitted to Open |
| Movie Theatres | Open |
| Newsstands | Open |
| Onroute | Open |
| Pharmacies | Permitted to Open |
| Public Transit | Permitted to Open |
| Restaurants | Permitted to Open |
| Salons | Permitted to Open |
| Service Ontario | Closed |
| Shopping Malls | Permitted to Open |
| The Beer Store | Permitted to Open |
| Tourist Attractions | Permitted to Open |
| Holiday | Community Centres in Vaughan, Ontario |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Permitted to Open |
| Family Day | Permitted to Open |
| Good Friday | Permitted to Open |
| Easter Sunday | Permitted to Open |
| Easter Monday | Permitted to Open |
| Mother's Day | Open |
| Victoria Day | Permitted to Open |
| Father's Day | Open |
| Canada Day | Permitted to Open |
| Civic Holiday | Permitted to Open |
| Labour Day | Permitted to Open |
| National Day For Truth And Reconciliation | Open |
| Thanksgiving | Permitted to Open |
| Remembrance Day | Open |
| Christmas Eve | Permitted to Open |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Permitted to Open |
| New Year's Eve | Permitted to Open |
Retail stores may be closed on these days in Vaughan, Ontario.
| Holiday | Next occurrence |
|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday, April 18th, 2025 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 20th, 2025 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 19th, 2025 |
| Canada Day | Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 |
| Civic Holiday | Monday, August 4th, 2025 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 1st, 2025 |
| National Day For Truth And Reconciliation | Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 |
| Thanksgiving | Monday, October 13th, 2025 |
| Remembrance Day | Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25th, 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26th, 2025 |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1st, 2026 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16th, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3rd, 2026 |
| Retail | Holiday hours in Vaughan, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Banks | Closed |
| Big Box Stores | Permitted to Open |
| Canada Post | Closed |
| Cannabis Dispensaries | Permitted to Open |
| Car Dealerships | Permitted to Open |
| Casinos | Open |
| Community Centres | Permitted to Open |
| Convenience Stores | Permitted to Open |
| Farmer's Markets | Open |
| Florists | Permitted to Open |
| Garden Centres | Permitted to Open |
| Gas Stations | Open |
| Grocery Stores | Permitted to Open |
| Gyms | Permitted to Open |
| Laundromats | Open |
| Lcbo | Permitted to Open |
| Libraries | Permitted to Open |
| Medical Laboratories | Permitted to Open |
| Movie Theatres | Open |
| Newsstands | Open |
| Onroute | Open |
| Pharmacies | Permitted to Open |
| Public Transit | Permitted to Open |
| Restaurants | Permitted to Open |
| Salons | Permitted to Open |
| Service Ontario | Closed |
| Shopping Malls | Permitted to Open |
| The Beer Store | Permitted to Open |
| Tourist Attractions | Permitted to Open |
Good Friday is a Christian feast commemorating the death of Jesus Christ. Because a majority of Ontarians identify as Christian, Good Friday is one of the most widely observed holidays in the province. During the Easter long weekend, of which Good Friday is part, most businesses close or reduce their hours to give employees the opportunity to attend services and family gatherings.
Good Friday will be observed on: