What's Open & Closed On Victory Day In Rhode Island

JOHNSTON, RI — Monday, August 14 is Victory Day, a state holiday in Rhode Island. The Ocean State is the only state that still celebrates Victory over Japan in World War II. The senior centers will be closed, along with public libraries, and municipal offices, including Town and City halls. Meals on Wheels also will be closed.

Trolley and regular buses run by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate on a Sunday/Holiday service schedule. But Flex Services will not be available, except for Route 210 (Kingston Flex Service) which will run on the holiday schedule. According to RIPTA's website, the statewide RIde Program will operate only ADA trips. The Flex Service reservation line (1-877-906-FLEX) and the RIde reservation line (461-9760) will not be staffed on Monday. Regular service for both RIde and Flex will resume on Tuesday, August 15. Also, Kennedy Plaza RIPTA offices, including the Photo Identification and Ticket Sales Offices in the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center, will be closed on Monday.

The holiday is not a recognized national holiday, so federal offices, including U.S. Postal Mail Service, will be open.

Here's what's opened and closed on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017:

Beaches: Open, but charging weekend parking rates.
RIPTA Bus Service: A limited holiday schedule is in effect.
Town/City Hall: closed, with no meetings held Monday.
Trash & Recycling: Most communities will be on a one-day delay for trash and recycling collections this week, with no collection Monday.
Senior Centers: closed
Public Libraries: closed

U.S. Post Office: open

Banks: vary Call your branch.

Stop & Shop: open Citizens Bank inside the grocery store is open from 11-3
Shaw’s Supermarket: open
CVS: open
Rite-Aid: open
Walgreens: open
Retail stores: Most corporate retail store chains are open, but it’s recommended to call ahead to the locally owned stores. Click here for Patch Directory listings.
Restaurants, Fast-Food and Pubs: Most establishments typically open on Mondays are open today, however some may have special holiday hours.

Liquor Stores: Most are open.

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