Seasonal & Holidays

Columbus Day 2021: What's Open/Closed In Barrington

Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.

BARRINGTON, RI — Monday is Columbus Day, a day off of work or school for many across Rhode Island. Named for Christopher Columbus, the holiday is an important celebration in Italian-American culture.

In honor of the holiday, many businesses and public services will be closed. While it is a federal holiday, only some businesses choose to observe it.

Here's a list of what's open and closed on Columbus Day.

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  • Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion
  • Liquor stores: Open
  • Supermarkets: Open
  • Convenience stores: Open
  • Restaurants, bars: Open
  • Banks: Closed
  • Libraries: Closed
  • Stock market: Open
  • Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed
  • Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only
  • RIPTA: Sunday/Holiday schedule
  • Trash Collection: Tiverton's trash pickup will be delayed one day.

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