Patriots Day commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which occurred on April 19, 1775, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War. It is observed annually on the third Monday of April. For the year 2025, Patriots Day will fall on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Despite its historical significance to the broader American Revolution, Patriots Day is not recognized as a state holiday in Rhode Island. It is officially observed as a state holiday primarily in Massachusetts and Maine. Consequently, on April 21, 2025, Rhode Island will operate on a regular schedule, meaning state government offices, public schools, banks, and most businesses will remain open as usual. There are no statewide closures or observances mandated by the State of Rhode Island for this date.
Therefore, when referencing "Patriots Day 2025 in Rhode Island," it signifies the calendar date on which this historical commemoration occurs in other states, rather than denoting a specific public holiday or official observance within Rhode Island itself. Any related activities within Rhode Island on this date would be localized, community-based events, not state-sanctioned holidays.
