What's Open, Closed on the 4th of July?

By CHARLENE ARSENAULT (Patch Staff)

Saturday is Independence Day, and chance are you’ve got plans for the weekend. Make sure your propane tank is filled, you’ve got some sparklers and plenty of buns and beer.

You’ll need to know what’s open, or closed. You’re welcome.

Note: Banks are closed on July 3, as well, observing the holiday on Friday. Check with your town hall, as many have modified hours or are closed. Libraries, too, are closed.

Here is what’s closed and what’s open on the Fourth of July.

• Retail stores: Open at owner’s discretion.
• Liquor stores: Open.
• Supermarkets: Open.
• Convenience stores: Open.
• Taverns, bars: Open.
• Banks: Closed.
• Libraries: Closed.
• Stock market: Closed.
• Municipal, state, and federal offices: Closed.
• Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only.
• MBTA: The commuter rail will operate on a Saturday schedule. For more information, call 617-222-3200.