On June 14, the United States celebrates Flag Day, commemorating the anniversary of when America’s flag was designed, according to the United States’ Department of Veterans Affairs.
In 1777, the flag had only 13 stripes and 13 stars, which represented the original 13 colonies. That flag was carried into the battle of Brandywine and became more popular as the American Revolution continued.
Since Flag Day isn’t a national holiday in the United States, government offices, such as courthouses and post offices, are open, as are businesses.
Government
Federal courts: Open
State courts: Open
Federal offices: Open
State offices: Open
Municipal offices: Open
Registry of Motor Vehicles: Open
Libraries: Open
Finance
The New York Stock Exchange and the Dow Jones: Open
Banks: Most bank branches will be open, but check with your local bank.
Alcohol and recreational drugs
Liquor stores: Open
Cannabis dispensaries: Massachusetts regulators don’t identify specific holidays when cannabis dispensaries must close, according to Tim Caputo, the press secretary for the Cannabis Control Commission. It’s up to the respective cannabis store as to whether they choose to be open or closed on Flag Day.
Shopping
Retail stores: Most retail stores will be open, but check with your local retailer.
Stop and Shop: Open
Auburn Mall: Open
Holyoke Mall: Open
Hampshire Mall: Open
Natick Mall: Open
Big Y: Open
Market Basket: Open
Price Rite: Open
Star Market: Open
Walmart: Open
Target: Open
Wegmans: Open
Safeway: Open
Costco: Open
CVS: Open
Walgreens: Open
ALDI: Open
Whole Foods: Open
Trader Joe’s: Open
Parcel
U.S. Post offices: Open
FedEx: Open
UPS: Open
Transportation
MBTA: Buses will run on a normal schedule
Worcester RTA: Buses will run on a normal schedule
Merrimack Valley RTA: Buses will run on a normal schedule
MetroWest RTA: Buses will run on a normal schedule
