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What's open and closed in Massachusetts on Presidents Day

The bust of George Washington in the State House Senate chamber, Feb. 25, 2022. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
The bust of George Washington in the State House Senate chamber, Feb. 25, 2022. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

The third Monday of February is honored as Presidents Day here in the United States. It's a holiday that honors first U.S. president George Washington, whose actual birthday was on Feb. 22, 1732, along with our other presidents through the years.

For many, the holiday means a three-day weekend that could be spent exploring the city. Most, but not all businesses will be closing shop in observation. Here's a list of what will be open or closed on Presidents' Day:

Federal offices: Closed.

Federal courts: Closed.

Post offices: Closed.

State offices: Closed.

Registry of Motor Vehicles: Closed.

State courts: Closed.

Municipal offices: Closed.

Public schools: Closed.

Libraries: Closed.

Trash pickup: In Boston, neighborhoods with two trash days will have a normal collection; some neighborhoods with one trash day will see delays;. Check with your local government or provider for more information.

Banks: Most will be closed. Check with your local branch regarding holiday hours and mobile banking and ATM availability.

Stock market: Closed.

Retail locations: Open.

Liquor stores: Open.

Supermarkets: Open.

MBTA: Subway, bus, and The RIDE will run on a Saturday schedule; the commuter rail will run on a weekend schedule and the ferry on a weekday schedule.

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