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What's Open on Columbus Day?

No schools and more, find out what is and is not open today.

Cloumbus Day, anyone who has been through second grade in the Massachusetts knows what it is and who it's named for. But did you know that not every state celebrates it? In Hawaii they celebrate Discoverer's Day (for the Polynesian discovery of the island). Other places, including South Dakota, celebrate Native American Day.

Here's the list of what is open and closed in Massachusetts on Labor Day:

Open:

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  • Retail Stores
  • Supermarkets
  • Restaurants
  • Convenience stores
  • Bars/Taverns
  • Call ahead before heading to any of the above establishments to confirm they are open. Many retail stores may be operating on a Sunday schedule. Any store that is open is at the owner's discretion.

 

Closed:

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  • Most Banks 
  • No Mail Delivery - All U.S post offices are closed.
  • State Offices
  • Town Hall and municipal offices 
  • Schools
  • Libraries
  • Stock Market
  • Federal Offices

 

MBTA:

The Commuter Rail will be operating on a regular weekday schedule, the T will be operating on a Saturday schedule. 

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