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Public Holiday
Regional: US-MA, US-ME
Patriots' Day
Monday, April 17, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Mostly closed
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
15
Weekend
SUN
16
Weekend
MON
17
Holiday
3-day weekend (April 15 – April 17)
📣 Traveler notes
The U.S. features diverse regions, including natural wonders (e.g., Yellowstone, Alaska, Southwest canyonlands), major metropolitan areas (e.g., Manhattan, Chicago), and varied coastlines (e.g., Florida, Hawaii, Pacific Northwest).
- Federal holidays often cause non-retail businesses (government offices, banks) to close.
- If a federal holiday falls on a weekend, the observance typically shifts to the nearest weekday.
- The period between Thanksgiving and January 1 is the 'holiday season,' which can result in heavily crowded travel areas.
- The Fourth of July is often celebrated with fireworks in major cities, such as Washington D.C.
- Basic table manners are influenced by European traditions, making slurring or loud conversation rude when dining. When invited to a home, it is customary to bring a small gift. At potluck meals, guests are expected to contribute a dish to share.
About this holiday
Patriots' Day commemorates the start of the American Revolutionary War, recalling the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy. The date varies by state: it is observed on the third Monday of April in some states, and on April 19 in others. Activities often include battle reenactments and the Boston Marathon.