Durham grocery store hours will vary on Civic Holiday Monday, August 3, 2026, with most major supermarkets expected to remain open but some locations operating on reduced schedules.
Residents planning to shop at Costco, Farm Boy, No Frills, Metro or FreshCo should confirm their local store’s hours before leaving home.
The Civic Holiday is not one of Ontario’s statutory public holidays, meaning many grocery stores can remain open. However, individual businesses may choose shorter operating hours or reduce certain services.
Farm Boy Hours in Durham Region
Farm Boy has published special Civic Holiday schedules for its Durham Region locations.
The Pickering Farm Boy at 1355 Kingston Road is scheduled to open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, August 3.
According to the company’s holiday schedule:
- Farm Boy Pickering: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Farm Boy Oshawa: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Farm Boy Whitby: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
These are reduced or modified holiday hours and may differ from each location’s regular Monday schedule.
Costco Civic Holiday Hours
Costco warehouses across Ontario are expected to remain open on Civic Holiday Monday.
Warehouse hours and department schedules can differ by location. Costco advises customers to select their preferred warehouse through its online locator to see operating hours and upcoming holiday closures.
Services inside a Costco warehouse, including the pharmacy, optical department, tire centre and food court, may follow different hours.
Costco’s same-day or home-delivery availability may also differ during the long weekend.
No Frills, Metro and FreshCo
Most No Frills stores are expected to open on August 3, although some independently operated locations may use reduced hours. Customers should check the No Frills store locator for the schedule of their nearest Durham location.
Metro stores across Ontario are also expected to remain open, but holiday hours may vary by location.
FreshCo locations are generally expected to open during the Civic Holiday, with many stores using shorter schedules. Individual store pages list regular and holiday operating information, but the hours may not be identical across Durham Region.
Check Before Visiting
Holiday schedules can vary even between stores operated by the same grocery chain.
Shoppers should confirm:
- The warehouse or store’s opening and closing times.
- Pharmacy and other department hours.
- Pickup and delivery availability.
- Whether alcohol sales or other services have reduced schedules.
Customers can check the retailer’s official store locator or call the location directly before travelling.
Most stores are expected to reopen with regular schedules on Tuesday, August 4.
