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What's Open, Closed on Patriots Day?

Because it's a state, not federal holiday, most retail stores and supermarkets will be open for the holiday.

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Patriots Day (otherwise known at Marathon Monday) commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the start of the Revolutionary War.

The holiday is observed Monday, April 15. It's a state holiday, but not a federal holiday.

Here's a handy list of what's open and closed during the holiday (Don't forget: Public schools are on spring vacation this week). Businesses: Leave your store's hours in the comments below.

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Closed

  • Town offices
  • Library
  • Senior Center
  • State Offices

Open

  • Post Office
  • Stock market
  • Federal offices
  • Retail stores (at owner's discretion)
  • Banks (at their discretion)
  • Supermarkets and liquor stores
  • Convenience stores 
  • Bars and restaurants

Transportation

  • MBTA: Commuter rail service is on regular weekday schedules.

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