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Thanksgiving in Canada has been celebrated on the second Monday of October since 1957, offering a time to gather with loved ones and reflect on the year’s blessings. As a federal holiday, most government offices, Beer Stores, and LCBO locations will be closed.
While most grocery stores remain open, many malls and large retailers will close for the day.
Garbage collection in Northumberland County will shift by one day due to the holiday.
It’s recommended to contact stores ahead of time to confirm their hours, as those may vary during the holiday.
LIQUOR STORES
The LCBO will be closed on Monday, though some satellite locations may operate with reduced hours.
The Beer Store in Cobourg, Port Hope, and Brighton will also be closed.
PHARMACY
The Cobourg Shoppers Drug Mart and Port Hope Shoppers Simply Pharmacy will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Brighton Rexall will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
COBOURG
All municipal buildings will be closed Monday, October 13, including Public Works Building 7, the Cobourg Public Library, Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, and Victoria Hall.
The Cobourg Community Centre will open at 4:30 p.m. for the Cobourg Cougars home game at 7 p.m.
Cobourg Transit will not be operating fixed route or on-demand services on Monday. Transportation for Wheels members requiring dialysis will continue.
Regular business and transit hours will resume Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
PORT HOPE
Municipal administrative buildings, the Hope Transfer Station, Transit Services, the Town Park Recreation Centre, the Jack Burger Sports Complex, and Public Library branches will all be closed Monday, October 13, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
All municipal services will resume at their usual hours Tuesday, October 14.
For urgent water, wastewater, or road issues, residents can call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach the after-hours emergency line.
BRIGHTON
Municipal offices will be closed Monday, October 13, and will reopen Tuesday, October 14.
Essential services such as police, fire, and emergency response will continue as usual.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
