Holiday Closures
Find out how City programs and services are impacted by observed statutory holidays.
Here is a list of numbers you can call for holiday and after hours support:
- Water emergencies (after hours water dispatch): 519-539-2382 x3120
- Police non-emergency number: 519-537-2323
Christmas and New Year
Waste Collection
The City of Woodstock is transitioning to a new schedule for curbside garbage, organics and recycling in January 2026. Please visit our Waste Collection Changes page for more information about these changes.
To help you understand when your waste will be picked up over the holidays, we’ve put together a calendar with the collection schedule for Dec. 21, 2025, through Jan. 10, 2026.
2025/2026 Holiday Collection Schedule
Transit Service
Transit service will end at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. There will be no conventional or para-transit service on Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.
Facilities
| Location | Hours |
|---|---|
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City Hall |
Closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 |
|
Engineering & Public Works 944 James St. |
Closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 |
|
Market Centre 21 Market St. |
Closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 |
| Cowan Park Sportsplex |
Closed Dec. 24 – 26, Jan. 1 (Closing 5 p.m. on Dec 31) |
| Reeves Community Complex |
Closed Dec. 24 – 26, Jan. 1 (Closing 3 p.m. on Dec 31) |
| Civic Centre Arena |
Closed Dec. 24 – 26, Jan. 1 (Closing 3 p.m. on Dec 31) |
|
Southside Aquatic Centre |
Closed for renovations until further notice. |
| Woodstock Art Gallery | Closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 |
| Woodstock Museum | Closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 |
| Woodstock Public Library | Closed Dec. 24 – 26 & 31, Jan. 1 |
| EnviroDepot |
Bonus Full Service Days: Dec. 19 & 30 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed: Dec. 24 – 26, Jan. 1 |
Family Day
Waste Collection
No garbage or recycling collection on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Collection is moved to Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Transit Service
No conventional or para-transit service on Feb. 17.
Facilities
Visit our Family Day page for a list of activities being offered at our recreation and culture facilities!
|
Location |
Hours |
|
City Hall |
Closed Feb. 17 |
|
Engineering and Public Works |
Closed for renovations until further notice |
|
Market Centre (21 Market St.) |
Closed Feb. 17 |
|
Cowan Park Sportsplex |
Open 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
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Southside Aquatic Centre |
Open 11:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
|
Reeves Community Complex |
Open 12 – 11 p.m. |
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Civic Centre Arena |
Open 5 – 11 p.m. |
|
Woodstock Art Gallery |
Open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
|
Woodstock Museum |
Open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
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Woodstock Public Library |
Closed Feb. 16 – 17 |
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EnviroDepot |
Winter Hours in effect until March 31 Recycling Only: Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Full Service: Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and holidays |
|
Yard Waste Depot |
Open daily: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
Easter
Waste Collection
| Regular Collection Day | Holiday Schedule Change |
|---|---|
| Friday, April 18 | Thursday, April 17 |
| Monday, April 21 | Tuesday, April 22 |
Transit Service
No conventional or para-transit service on Friday, April 18. Regular service hours are in effect on Monday, April 21.
Facilities
| Location | Holiday Schedule Change |
|---|---|
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City Hall |
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Engineering and Public Works |
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Market Centre (21 Market St.) |
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Cowan Park Sportsplex |
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Southside Aquatic Centre |
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Reeves Community Complex |
Closed April 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Civic Centre Arena |
Closed until Fall 2026 |
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Woodstock Art Gallery |
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Woodstock Museum |
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Woodstock Public Library |
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EnviroDepot |
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Yard Waste Depot |
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Victoria Day
Waste Collection
No garbage or recycling collection on Monday, May 19. Collection is moved to Tuesday, May 20.
Transit Service
No conventional or para-transit service on May 19.
Facilities
|
Location |
Hours |
|
City Hall |
Closed May 19 |
|
Engineering and Public Works |
Closed for renovations until further notice |
|
Market Centre (21 Market St.) |
Closed May 19 |
|
Cowan Park Sportsplex |
Closed May 19 |
|
Southside Aquatic Centre |
Closed May 19 |
|
Reeves Community Complex |
Closed May 17 – 19 |
|
Civic Centre Arena |
Closed until Fall 2025 |
|
Woodstock Art Gallery |
Closed May 19 |
|
Woodstock Museum |
Closed May 19 |
|
Woodstock Public Library |
Closed May 19 |
|
EnviroDepot |
Summer Hours in effect until Nov. 30 Full Service: Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday |
|
Yard Waste Depot |
Open Daily: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
Canada Day
Waste Collection
No garbage or recycling collection on Tuesday, July 1. Collection is moved to Wednesday, July 2.
Transit Service
No conventional or para-transit service on July 1.
Facilities
|
Location |
Hours |
|
City Hall |
Closed July 1 |
|
Engineering and Public Works |
Closed for renovations until further notice |
|
Market Centre (21 Market St.) |
Closed July 1 |
|
Cowan Park Sportsplex |
Closed July 1 |
|
Southside Aquatic Centre |
Closed July 1 |
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Reeves Community Complex |
Closed July 1 |
|
Civic Centre Arena |
Closed until Fall 2025 |
|
Woodstock Art Gallery |
Closed July 1 |
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Woodstock Museum |
Closed July 1 |
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Woodstock Public Library |
Closed July 1 |
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EnviroDepot |
Summer Hours in effect until Nov. 30 Full Service: Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday |
|
Yard Waste Depot |
Open Daily: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
Civic Holiday
Waste Collection
No garbage or recycling collection on Monday, Aug. 4. Collection is moved to Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Transit Service
No conventional or para-transit service on Aug. 4.
Facilities
|
Location |
Hours |
|
City Hall |
Closed Aug. 4 |
|
Engineering and Public Works |
Closed for renovations until further notice |
|
Market Centre (21 Market St.) |
Closed Aug. 4 |
|
Cowan Park Sportsplex |
Closed Aug. 4 |
|
Southside Aquatic Centre |
Closed Aug. 4 |
|
Reeves Community Complex |
Closed Aug. 2 – 4 |
|
Civic Centre Arena |
Closed until Fall 2025 |
|
Woodstock Art Gallery |
Closed Aug. 4 |
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Woodstock Museum |
Closed Aug. 4 |
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Woodstock Public Library |
Closed Aug. 4 |
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EnviroDepot |
Summer Hours in effect until Nov. 30 Full Service: Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday |
|
Yard Waste Depot |
Open Daily: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
Labour Day
Waste Collection
No garbage or recycling collection on Monday, Sept. 1. Collection is moved to Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Transit Service
No conventional or para-transit service on Sept. 1
Facilities
|
Location |
Hours |
|
City Hall |
Closed Sept. 1 |
|
Engineering and Public Works |
Closed for renovations until further notice |
|
Market Centre (21 Market St.) |
Closed Sept. 1 |
|
Cowan Park Sportsplex |
Closed Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 |
|
Southside Aquatic Centre |
Closed Sept. 1 |
|
Reeves Community Complex |
Closed Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 |
|
Civic Centre Arena |
Closed until Fall 2025 |
|
Woodstock Art Gallery |
Closed Sept. 1 |
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Woodstock Museum |
Closed Sept. 1 |
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Woodstock Public Library |
Closed Sept. 1 |
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EnviroDepot |
Summer Hours in effect until Nov. 30 Full Service: Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday |
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Yard Waste Depot |
Open Daily: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
Thanksgiving
Waste Collection
No garbage or recycling collection on Monday, Oct. 13. Collection is moved to Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Transit Service
No conventional or para-transit service on Oct. 13
Facilities
|
Location |
Hours |
|
City Hall |
Closed Oct. 13 |
|
Engineering and Public Works |
Closed Oct. 13 |
|
Market Centre (21 Market St.) |
Closed Oct. 13 |
|
Cowan Park Sportsplex |
Closed Oct. 12 – 13 |
|
Southside Aquatic Centre |
Closed Oct. 13 |
|
Reeves Community Complex |
Closed Oct. 13 |
|
Civic Centre Arena |
Closed Oct. 13 |
|
Woodstock Art Gallery |
Closed Oct. 13 |
|
Woodstock Museum |
Closed Oct. 13 |
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Woodstock Public Library |
Closed Oct. 13 |
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EnviroDepot |
Summer Hours in effect until Nov. 30 Full Service: Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday |
|
Yard Waste Depot |
Open Daily: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
Remembrance Day
Waste Collection
No garbage or recycling collection on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Collection is moved to Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Transit Service
Regular service hours are in effect on Nov. 11
Facilities
|
Location |
Hours |
|
City Hall |
Closed Nov. 11 |
|
Engineering and Public Works |
Closed Nov. 11 |
|
Market Centre (21 Market St.) |
Closed Nov. 11 |
|
Cowan Park Sportsplex |
Open 8:45 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
|
Southside Aquatic Centre |
Open 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
|
Reeves Community Complex |
Open 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
|
Civic Centre Arena |
Open 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
|
Woodstock Art Gallery |
Closed Nov. 11 |
|
Woodstock Museum |
Closed Nov. 11 |
|
Woodstock Public Library |
Closed Nov. 11 |
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EnviroDepot |
Summer Hours in effect until Nov. 30 Full Service: Closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday |
|
Yard Waste Depot |
Open Daily: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
