Seasonal & Holidays
Independence Day 2020: What's Open, Closed In Portsmouth
Many industries are taking the holiday the day before the holiday, since it falls on a Saturday.
PORTSMOUTH, RI — This July 4 will be a lot different from years past, with fireworks displays and community celebrations around the state canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, the holiday falls on a Saturday, meaning many industries will be observing the day before.
Here's a look at what's open and closed on the Independence Day, and, where noted, on Friday.
- Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion.
- Liquor stores: Open.
- Supermarkets: Open.
- Convenience stores: Open.
- Restaurants: Open at owner's discretion.
- Banks: Closed.
- Stock market: Closed Friday.
- Municipal, state, federal offices: Town offices, public works closed Friday.
- Libraries: Closed.
- Mail: Post offices closed Saturday, regular delivery Friday.
- Trash Collection: Transfer station closed Saturday.
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