Seasonal & Holidays
Columbus Day 2021: What's Open/Closed In Rhode Island
Here's what's open and closed in Rhode Island over the holiday weekend.
RHODE ISLAND — 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: Most towns with pickup are delayed by one day. Check with your local public works department if you're unsure.
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