What's Open, Closed For the 4th of July in Charlestown

Saturday is Independence Day, and chances are you’ve got plans for the weekend. Make sure your propane tank is filled, you’ve got some sparklers and there are enough 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.

July 3 is considered a federal holiday. Massachusetts, however, celebrates the official holiday on the Fourth of July.

Here is what’s closed and what’s open on the Fourth of July in the Charlestown area:

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, federal offices: Closed.
• Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only.
• MBTA: Subways, buses, trackless trolleys, and commuter rail on Sunday schedule.

For more information, call 617-222-3200.