What’s open and closed in Carleton Place and Almonte on Labour Day – Monday, Sept. 7

Although school has already started back in many areas, Labour Day is widely considered the unofficial end to summer and this year, it lands on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. To make things easier for you as you plan your long weekend with friends, at the cottage, or back to school shopping, we’ve summarized what’s open and closed in Carleton Place and Almonte, and what local services are affected on the holiday Monday.

Retail and activities

• Freshco (110 Lansdowne Avenue, CP) will be open closed on Sep. 7.
• Anderson’s Your Independent Grocer (445 McNeely Avenue, CP) will be closed on Sep. 7.
• Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer (401 Ottawa St Rr 4 Almonte) will be closed on Sep. 7.
• Walmart (​​450 McNeely Ave, CP) will be open closed on Sep. 7.
• Shoppers Drug Mart (376 Ottawa St.) will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Almonte Rexall (430 Ottawa Street) will be closed.
• IDA Drug Mart (47 Lansdowne Ave, CP) will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• The Beer Store will be closed.
• The LCBO in Almonte (124 Queen Street) and the LCBO in Carleton Place (525 McNeely Avenue) will be closed.

Municipal Services in Carleton Place:

The Carleton Place Town Hall (175 Bridge Street) will be closed for the statutory Labour Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, and will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 8 a.m.

City services and facilities long weekend changes in Carleton Place:

• Emterra Environmental is now collecting waste on all statutory holidays in 2026, with the exception of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, so there are no changes to the Labour Day Holiday waste collection. Please place your waste at the curb on your regular collection day.
• The Carleton Place Aquatic Centre will be closed for annual maintenance until Sep. 8.
• The Carleton Place Public Library will be closed on Monday, Sep. 7.

Municipal Services in Almonte:

The Mississippi Mills Municipal Office will be closed on Sep. 7. The Municipality’s Building, Planning, Recreation and Culture Departments at Almonte Old Town Hall will also be closed.

City services and facilities long weekend changes in Carleton Place:

• Waste and Recycling Collection: There is no impact on the garbage and recycling schedule due to the holiday closure.
• The Mississippi Mills Public Library will be closed on Sep. 7. 

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