​BRAMPTON, ON—The Labour Day holiday marks the end of summer and is the last celebration before students return to school. This year, Labour Day is on Monday, September 2, and most City of Brampton administrative offices, including City Hall, will be closed in observance of the holiday.

​Back-to-school safety tips​

As students return to school, drivers are reminded to:

• Be alert when driving in school zones. Be mindful of all crosswalks, "No Parking" and "No Stopping" signs. Watch for children crossing at all points along your route.
• Do not block a school’s fire route, even for a few seconds. In an emergency, those precious seconds can make all the difference for first responders.
• Watch for crossing guards. The stop signs they hold have the same legal authority as a fixed stop sign at an intersection.
• Do not park/stop in bike lanes. The fine for parking/stopping in these lanes is $150.

Learn more about back-to-school road safety here​. 

Essential and Critical Services 

All essential and critical services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, By-Law Enforcement, Road Operations and Security Services will continue to operate as usual.

Fireworks Safety 

The safety of residents is the City’s top priority. Under the Fireworks By-law, the use, purchase, discharge, possession, display, sale and offering of fireworks is prohibited, except for City-led events. Sparklers are permitted.

For service information requests, residents can call 3-1-1, download the 311 Brampton app or visit us online at Brampton.ca. Penalties for failing to comply range from $500 to $1,000 and may reach up to $100,000 if a court summons is issued.

Recently, the City of Brampton announced a plan to hire 38 additional By-law Enforcement Officers and two support positions to respond to service requests. For more information, visit Brampton.ca/fireworks​.

Brampton Transit

Brampton Transit will be operating on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, September 2. Customer Service counters at the terminals will be closed. The Contact Centre will be available to assist by phone from 7 am to 9 pm at 905.874.2999. Clark and Sandalwood Facilities, including Lost and Found, will be closed on Monday, September 2.

For route and schedule information, call 905.874.2999, visit bramptontransit.com, or follow @bramptontransit​​ on X (formerly Twitter) for service updates.

Brampton Parks

All Brampton recreational trails, playgrounds and parks, including off-leash dog parks, remain open on Labour Day. Physical activity is important for everyone’s health and well-being!

Click here​​ to discover our parks and recreational trails.

Brampton Recreation​

Select City recreation centres will be open with modified hours of operation on Labour Day. A listing of open centres and holiday hours can be viewed here​.

Registered programs such as swimming and skating lessons are not scheduled on Labour Day. Visit ​brampton.ca/summerfun​ for information on a variety of outdoor amenities and programs, including tennis and pickleball courts, splash pads and recreational trails. 

Registration for most fall programs is now open, and registration for fall swimming and skating lessons opens on September 5. Browse programs and register at ​Brampton.ca/registerforprograms.​ ​

Brampton Library

All Brampton Library branches will be closed on Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2. Join Brampton Library online at bramptonlibrary.ca​ to borrow eBooks and audiobooks, stream television and movies and access a wide range of educational, creative and professional digital learning platforms. Register for summer clubs for all ages and enter to win prizes until September 3, 2024. All Brampton Library services and programs are free. 

Brampton Animal Services

The Brampton Animal Shelter will be closed on Monday, September 2. Animal Control Officers will be on the road from 8 am to 6:30 pm and will continue to respond to emergency calls outside of these hours.

Visit ​Brampton.ca/animalservices ​for more information and resources. ​

Brampton On Stage 

The Brampton On Stage Box Office, located at The Rose (1 Theatre Lane), will be closed on Monday, September 2. Tickets for shows and events may be purchased online at Bramptononstage.ca​

Stay Connected

Residents can call 3-1-1 or 905.874.2000 (outside of Brampton), use the Brampton 311 app (available on App Store or Google Play), visit 311brampton.ca or email 311@brampton.ca for any inquiries. We are available 24/7 for any City of Brampton or Region of Peel matters.

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