National Truth and Reconciliation Day - Holiday City Schedule 2025

The City will observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday, September 30, to honour survivors, their families and Indigenous communities, and to raise awareness about the legacy of residential schools in Canada.

Please note the following:

• Most City offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, September 30.

• Curbside waste collection will occur on Tuesday, September 30.
• Street cleaning operations will occur as scheduled on Tuesday, September 30, starting at 10 p.m. Vehicles not removed during the time indicated will be ticketed.
• The Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility is open during regular hours of operation on Tuesday, September 30.
• All City parking by-laws are still in effect, including paid parking regulations on Tuesday, September 30.
• Public washrooms will be open at Bannerman Park, Bowring Park, Quidi Vidi Lake and Kenny’s Pond.
• The Visitor Information Centre at 348 Water Street will be open on Tuesday, September 30 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Access St. John’s is available to residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week by email at access@stjohns.ca, by phone at 311 or 754-CITY (2489) or by submitting a request online at StJohns.ca/Access.