Seasonal & Holidays
Independence Day 2021: What's Open, Closed July 5 In Salem
Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.
SALEM, MA — Independence Day has arrived, and although Southern New England's weather is far from summery, many are still celebrating with backyard barbecues, town celebrations and fireworks displays. Because July 4 falls on a Sunday this year, most businesses and services are observing the holiday the following day, on Monday.
That's good news, because the weather is supposed to be a bit dreary this weekend. But not Monday.
Here's a look at what to expect this holiday weekend in Salem:
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- Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion
- Package (liquor) stores: Open
- Supermarkets: Open
- Convenience stores: Open
- Restaurants, bars: Open at owner's discretion, though many close on Mondays anyway
- Banks: Closed
- Libraries: Closed
- Stock market: Open
- Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed
- Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only
- MBTA: Sunday/Holiday schedule
- Trash Collection: Delayed by one day
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