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"Patriots' Day 2024: What's Open and Closed in Massachusetts?"

Patriots' Day, celebrated on the third Monday in April, marks the beginning of the American Revolution and is observed in Massachusetts and some other states. While federal offices and retail stores remain open, state, county, and municipal offices, schools, and libraries are closed. The Boston Marathon and a Red Sox game are traditional highlights of the day, and the holiday is also recognized in Wisconsin, Florida, and North Dakota.