What's Open (or Not) on Independence Day

A rundown of what's open and closed today.

Posted Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 10:43 pm ET

The United States recognizes Independence Day each July 4th.

Here's a rundown of what's open/closed:

All municipal, state and federal offices and facilities will be closed. This includes summer school, , the , the and all post offices.

All MBTA buses and trains will running on a reduced weekend/holiday schedule.

Liquor stores: Open at the owner's discretion.

Retail and convenience stores: Open at the owner's discretion.

Restaurants and bars: Most will be open, but call ahead. It's up to the owner.

Happy Fourth of July!

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