Thanksgiving 2026: municipal closures and service changes

Learn how the Monday, Oct. 12 Thanksgiving holiday impacts services, programs and facility hours for the City of Kingston and Utilities Kingston: 

• Garbage and green bin: There is no collection on Oct. 12. Collection occurs the day after your regular collection day. Sign-up to receive collection reminders by phone, push notification, or email – or get the free “Kingston Waste” app on your Apple or Android device through our Collection Calendar webpage.
• Kingston Disposal Site (189 Lappan's Lane): Closed.
• Kingston Transit: All buses will run on a Sunday schedule on Monday, except for Express 601/602, which will be replaced by Route 60.
• Kingston Access Services: Operates with limited service on Monday. Call 613-542-2512 for schedules and more information. The trip reservation office is open from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Administrative Offices (including Housing and Social Services on Montreal Street and Provincial Offences): Closed.
• Utilities Kingston and Kingston Hydro: Closed Monday. Customers experiencing a utility emergency such as a gas leak, power outage, or water main break, please call the 24-hour emergency line at 613-546-1181. Access useful links and tips to prepare for the holiday at UtilitiesKingston.com, including information on electricity pricing.
• Recreation Facilities:
  • INVISTA Centre/Arenas: Closed
  • Artillery Park Aquatic Centre: Closed
  • Rideau Heights Community Centre: Closed
  • Kingston East Community Centre: Closed
  • Culligan Water Park: Closed

• Confederation Basin and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Marinas: Closed.
• Kingston Grand Theatre Box Office: Closed on Monday.
• PumpHouse Museum: Regular hours.
• Kingston Frontenac Public Library: All library branches are closed.