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What’s open, what’s closed July 3 and 4 for Independence Day

by Jul 2, 2026
Independence Day falls on Saturday this year, which means many government offices and some services will observe the holiday on Friday, July 3.

Riverhead’s Veterans Day ceremony set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at W. Main Street War Memorial

by Nov 10, 2025
Veterans Day ceremonies pay tribute to the men and women who have protected and preserved our nation and our way of life.

Columbus Day: holiday history, closings and schedule changes

by Oct 13, 2025
Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday commemorating the arrival of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in the Americas on Oct. 12,...

Labor Day closings and schedule changes

by Sep 1, 2025
Labor Day is a celebration of American workers, a holiday that grew out of the early days of the American labor movement at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the the late 19th century.

Christmas holiday closings on Dec. 26

by Dec 26, 2022
Since Christmas Day fell on a Sunday this year, the holiday is officially observed on Monday, Dec. 26 by governments, most banks and many businesses.

Going shopping in Riverhead on Black Friday? Here are opening times at local stores

by Nov 23, 2022
Retail stores remain closed on Thanksgiving Day and are no longer opening in the wee hours on Black Friday. Here are opening times at local stores this Black Friday.

Columbus Day: what’s closed, what’s open today

by Oct 10, 2022
Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday commemorating the arrival of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492.

The 5th of July: What’s open, what’s closed

by Jul 4, 2021
Independence Day this year is officially observed on Monday, July 5. Here's a list of what's open and what's closed locally on Monday and information on public transit schedules.