What is Open, Closed on the Fourth of July

It's the Fourth of July on Friday - officially known as Independence Day - which means some businesses are closed, others have limited hours and others are open with regular hours.

The best bet is to call ahead to check - you can use Patch's directory page to find the phone number for any local business - but here’s a wrap-up of some of the businesses and government offices that you are most likely to be wondering whether it is open or not.

Government: Town Halls and City Halls are all closed.

Mail: U.S. Post offices are all closed. There is no mail delivery.

Trash: There is no trash collection. Trash collection will be delayed by a day.

Banks: Most banks are closed.

MBTA: Commuter trains will run on a Saturday schedule and buses will run on a Sunday schedule. The MBTA has all the details about its July 4th schedule on its website.

Liquor: Most liquor stores are open regular hours.

Pharmacies: Most pharmacies will be open.

Groceries: Most grocery stores are open but some made have modified hours.

Convenience Stores: Most convenience stores are open regular hours.