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What's Open, Closed on Patriots' Day in Massachusetts

Patriot's Day is Monday, April 18 a state holiday in MA - but not a federal holiday. Find out what's expected to be open or closed.

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Posted Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 3:34 pm ET|Updated Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 3:40 pm ET

MASSACHUSETTS — Patriots' Day is Monday, April 18, in Massachusetts and Maine. It's not a federal holiday, though, It's also not a holiday in Rhode Island. For most people across the state, it's a day off from work or school. Patriots' Day marks the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War. It's also Marathon Monday in Boston.

Here's a handy list of what's open (and closed) in the Bay State during the holiday:

  • Supermarkets, liquor stores, and convenience stores: Open
  • Retail stores: Most open
  • Bars and restaurants: Open
  • Stock market: Open
  • Town Offices: Closed
  • State offices: Closed
  • Federal offices: Open
  • Public Library: Closed
  • Public Schools: Closed. Monday marks the beginning of school vacation week.
  • Post office: Open
  • MBTA: All subway lines will be operating on a regular weekday schedule with added service before and after the Marathon.

On Marathon Monday, various bus routes on both the North and South sides will be detoured. Due to congestion, bikes are not allowed on any MBTA vehicles on Patriots' Day. An all-day pass is being offered for the Framingham/Worcester line. Copley Station will be closed all day Monday. View the MBTA's full Patriots' Day schedule here.

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