Labor Day 2020: What's Open, Closed In Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, RI — This Labor Day weekend will look a little different from years past, like all holidays during the coronavirus pandemic.

Following an uptick in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations after the July 4 holiday weekend, Gov. Gina Raimondo urged Rhode Islanders to avoid large social gatherings and crowds, in general.

"Just follow the rules," Raimondo said. "If you are having a social gathering, 15 is the limit. Not 20. Not 25. It's 15. And we're enforcing it."

Here's a list of what's open and closed on Labor Day.

• Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion
• Liquor stores: Open
• Supermarkets: Open
• Convenience stores: Open
• Restaurants, bars: Open
• Banks: Closed
• Libraries: Closed
• Stock market: Closed
• Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed
• Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only
• RIPTA: Sunday/Holiday schedule
• Trash Collection: Most towns with pickup are delayed by one day. Check with your local public works if you're unsure.