City Hall: Closed to the public from Wed., Dec. 24 at 12 p.m. and reopens Fri., Jan. 2, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Essential services: Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, Enforcement and By-law Services, Road Operations and Security continue as usual.
Brampton Transit (Dec. 22, 2025–Jan. 4, 2026):
- Reduced weekday service; School Specials, Secondary School extra trips and Route 199 UTM Express cancelled
- 501 Züm Queen: 7.5-minute frequency during AM/PM peaks
- 511C Züm Steeles: 22-minute frequency during AM/PM peaks
- Regular service resumes Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
Holiday schedule highlights: - Dec. 25: Sunday/Holiday service
- Dec. 26–27: Saturday service
- Dec. 28: Sunday/Holiday service
- Dec. 31: Reduced weekday + extended New Year’s Eve service
- Jan. 1: Sunday/Holiday service
- Jan. 4: Sunday/Holiday service
Clark & Sandalwood facilities/Lost & Found: Closed Dec. 24 at 12 p.m. to Jan. 1, reopen Jan. 2.
Transit Service Centre & Contact Centre: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Parks and trails: Open and maintained year-round.
Recreation centres: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1; modified hours Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Outdoor rinks run on adjusted hours Dec. 21–Jan. 2. Regular hours resume Jan. 2. No registered lessons during the holiday period.
Winter 2026 programs: Registration is open; programs begin the week of Jan. 5, 2026.
Free indoor skating (Capital Power): Dec. 21–Jan. 5 at select arenas.
Winter break camps (ages 4–13): Run Dec. 22–Jan. 2.
Brampton Library: Closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1 (digital services remain available online).
Brampton Animal Shelter:
- Dec. 24: Open 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (adoptions 10–11:30 a.m.)
- Dec. 25–26: Closed
- Dec. 27: Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Dec. 28: Closed
- Dec. 29–30: Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Dec. 31: Open 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (adoptions 10–11:30 a.m.)
- Jan. 1: Closed
Regular business resumes Fri., Jan. 2. Animal Control Officers remain on duty for emergencies.
The Rose Brampton (Box Office):
- Dec. 22: Closed in-person (phones 12–5 p.m.)
- Dec. 23–24: 12–5 p.m.
- Dec. 25: Closed
- Dec. 26: 12–5 p.m. (Boxing Day Sale)
- Dec. 27–Jan. 5: Closed (tickets available online)
Fireworks: Fireworks are prohibited except for City-led events; sparklers allowed.
311: Available 24/7; only urgent requests handled 12 a.m.–7 a.m. Non-urgent requests can be submitted online, via the app, or by email.