What's Open, Closed On Columbus Day In Bedford

BEDFORD, MA – Monday, October 9 in Columbus Day. Columbus Day became a national holiday in 1937, under President Roosevelt. The day had been celebrated for centuries before, though, mainly in the form of religious celebration or parades honoring both Italian Heritage and Christopher Columbus.

Originally Columbus Day was observed every October 12, the date Columbus discovered the New World. In 1971 it was changed to the second Monday in October.

Here's a list of what's open and closed on Columbus Day:

Trash Pickup: No pickup Monday. Trash pickup will be on a one-day delay due to the holiday.

Retail stores: Open at owner’s discretion.

Liquor stores: Open.

Supermarkets: Open.

Convenience stores: Open at owner’s discretion.

Taverns, bars: Open.

Banks: Closed.

Stock market: Open.

Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed.

Libraries: Closed.

Schools: Closed.

Mail: Post offices closed; express delivery only.

MBTA: Blue, Orange, and Red Line trains, Green Line streetcars will operate on a Saturday schedule. Bus, trackless trolleys will operate on a Saturday schedule. Silver line; commuter rail; Hingham, Quincy, and Hull commuter boat service; and inner harbor ferry service will operate on a regular weekday schedule. THE RIDE will operate on a modified weekday schedule. For more information, call 617-222-3200.

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