Norfolk County is reminding residents that most municipal services and facilities will be closed for the upcoming Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 18, 2026.
County officials say all administration buildings will be closed for the statutory holiday, along with several public services and recreation facilities across the region. However, emergency and essential services, including fire and paramedic operations, will continue without interruption throughout the holiday.
Among the closures are the Provincial Offences Court located at the Robinson Administration Building in Simcoe, Housing and Social Services offices in Simcoe and Dunnville, all Norfolk County museums, the Norfolk County Archives, and all branches of the Norfolk County Public Library. Library officials note that digital services, including eBooks, audiobooks, streaming content, and online learning resources, will remain available online throughout the holiday weekend.
Several recreation facilities will also be closed Monday, including the Simcoe Recreation Centre, the Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre, the Simcoe Seniors Centre, the Delhi Friendship Centre, and all county arenas. The Port Rowan Seniors Social Club will also not meet on the holiday. Norfolk County trails and parks, however, will remain open for public use.
Ride Norfolk transit service will not operate on Victoria Day, while ServiceNorfolk offices will also be closed. Residents can still submit non-urgent service requests online through the county’s website during the closure period.
County officials say residents experiencing urgent issues involving roads, water, sewer, forestry, drainage, parks, or facilities can contact the county’s emergency line at 1-877-298-5888. By-law concerns during the holiday closure can be directed to the Ontario Provincial Police non-emergency line.
Transfer stations across Norfolk County will also be closed for the holiday. Waste collection in Simcoe will remain on its regular schedule, while collection throughout the remainder of Norfolk County will be delayed by one day for the week.
