1. News Releases
  2. Adjusted civic services and holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12

Adjusted civic services and holiday hours on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12

For immediate release: October 7, 2026 - 10:50 am
ST26-12439

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, there will be several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12.

The City wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Monday, October 12, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, at 8 a.m.

REMAI MODERN

Remai Modern will be closed on Monday, October 12.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, October 12.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

  • Fixed-route transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, October 12, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • OnDemand service will not be available on Monday, October 12
  • Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on Monday, October 12, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedures
    • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays
  • Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on Monday, October 12, but phone lines (306.975.3100) will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

PAY PARKING

  • Parking payment will not be required on Monday, October 12.
  • Motorists are reminded that all parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

  • Vehicles will not be released to the public on Monday, October 12.
  • Open for regular business on Saturday, October 10 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling and Organics have collections as scheduled.
Check your Collection Calendar here.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

  • The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Monday, October 12 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
  • Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
  • More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOT

The Compost Depot is open on Monday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

  • The cemetery office is closed on Monday, October 12.
  • Cemetery grounds are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

  • Zoo – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca. 

  • Cosmo Civic Centre - Closed
  • Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey.
  • Lakewood Civic Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Lawson Civic Centre – 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saskatoon Field House – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Shaw Centre – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Terry Fox Track - Closed

GOLF COURSES

Holiday Park, Wildwood and Silverwood golf courses are open regular hours operation – tee times begin at 8 a.m.

  • Last day of operation for Holiday Park Executive 9, Monday, October 12
  • Holiday Park and Silverwood driving ranges are open regular hours of operation – 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last bucket sold at 5:30 p.m.)

INDOOR RINKS

Regular hours of operation.

  • Parent & Tot Skating at ACT & Cosmo Arenas – 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

NOTIFYNOW

Residents are encouraged to sign-up for notifynow to receive timely and targeted public safety messages. Notifynow is a free service. Tell us how to best reach you on your preferred communication device. Visit saskatoon.ca/notifynow for more information.

YXE SERVICE ALERTS

For information and updates on service disruptions such as power or water check saskatoon.ca/servicealerts or follow @yxeservicealert on Twitter.