Monday, February 18, 2013
Boston City Hall, banks and post offices will be closed for the holiday.
Today is Presidents Day, a U.S. holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February in honor of all American presidents—in particular, two who were born in February, George Washington (Feb. 22) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12). The holiday was originally created in 1885 in honor of the nation's first president, George Washington, and was celebrated every year on his actual birthday, according to history.com. In 1971, the holiday was changed to Presidents Day. Today, Presidents Day is considered by many to be a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present, although some still refer to the day as "Washington's Birthday." Because of the federal holiday, several locations around town will be closed today. Here's a quick guide: Know of …
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Most restaurants and bars open, MBTA operating on a Sunday schedule.
Here's a handy list of what's open (and closed) on New Year Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1: Are we missing anything important? Share it in the comments section below.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
All state and city offices will be closed for the holiday.
Thanksgiving will be observed on Thursday, Nov. 22. Here's a handy list of what's open (not much) and what's closed (pretty much everything) during the holiday: Know of something that's closed and not on the list? Add it in the comments. Bars and Restaurants: Open at owner's discretion; many are closed. Library: All branches of the Boston Public Library, including the Charlestown location, will be closed today. The Charlestown branch is currently closed for renovations. It is expected to reopen on Nov. 26. MBTA: Subway lines will follow a Sunday schedule today. All commuter lines will run on a regular weekday schedule except the Needham, Kingston/Plymouth, Greenbush and Fairmount lines, which will have no service. Most buses and trackless…
Monday, November 12, 2012
The federal holiday will be observed on Monday, Nov. 12.
[UPDATE Monday, 11:27 a.m.] Veterans Day was celebrated by many communities on its official date, Sunday, Nov. 11, but the federal holiday will be observed on Monday, Nov. 12. Most state, county and city offices will be closed today, although businesses may choose to stay open. Here's a short list of what's open and closed today. Know of something that's closed and not on the list? Add it in the comments. Bars and Restaurants: Open. BHCC Art Gallery: Bunker Hill Community College Art Gallery will be closed for Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12. Visit after the holiday to view "ARTISTS on the STUMP, The Road to the White House 2012." Library: All branches of the Boston Public Library, including the Charlestown location, will be closed today…
Michelle
8:02 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
Durty Harry's is CLOSED today!! Happy day off! more ›