Is street parking free in Toronto on statutory holidays?

If you've previously reaped the benefits of free street parking in Toronto on statutory holidays, this is the last time. The Toronto Police Service announced Monday that Toronto's on-street paid parking on statutory holidays will go into effect this month. Here's everything you need to know.

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News Release – Toronto Police Service will increase paid on-street parking on public holidays effective February 19, 2024https://t.co/kG6pNlJOU9 pic.twitter.com/vkQBgxtlVf

— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) February 12, 2024

According to the Toronto Police Service, “Beginning February 19, 2024, the Toronto Police Service will begin implementing paid on-street parking on legal holidays in Toronto.”

“Historically, the Toronto Police Service's Parking Enforcement Unit has not operated paid on-street parking during these holidays, a decision based on past regulations and operational choices.”

The announcement says the reason for the change is “in response to the evolving needs of our growing city, where the demand for parking has increased significantly.”

The Toronto Police Service also adds another reason for on-street paid parking during holidays is “to address the growing competition for limited spaces and the need for efficient parking management.”

In case you're wondering where the money collected for on-street parking goes, the Toronto Police Service says, “On-street parking rates are monitored and collected by the City of Toronto.”

Street parking in Toronto just got a little more expensive.

Paid street parking on public holidays

When: Statutory holidays from February 19, 2024
Where: Toronto, ON