Holiday service

GRT operates reduced service on statutory and designated holidays. 

Check the Schedules page for holiday schedules

2026-27 holiday dates and service level

Holiday dates and service levels
Holiday Date Service level
Family Day Monday, February 16, 2026 Holiday service
Good Friday Friday, April 3, 2026 Holiday service
Easter Monday Monday, April 6, 2026 Regular weekday service
Victoria Day Monday, May 18, 2026 Holiday service
Canada Day Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Holiday service
Civic Holiday Monday, August 3, 2026 Holiday service
Labour Day Monday, September 7, 2026 Holiday service
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 12, 2026 Holiday service
Remembrance Day Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 Regular weekday service 
Winter holiday period Dec. 21, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2026 Modified schedule
Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026 Modified schedule
Boxing Day Saturday, December 26, 2026 Holiday service except Route 302, which runs on a Saturday schedule
New Year's Day Friday, January 1, 2027 Holiday service

There is no service on the following routes on statutory holidays: 3, 4, 5, 14, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 57, 60, 62, 67, 76, 77, 79 and 91.

GRT customer service locations are closed on statutory holidays. 

Contact Us

Grand River Transit
250 Strasburg Rd
Kitchener, ON N2E 3M6
Phone: 519-585-7555