The fourth of July, otherwise known as Independence Day, falls on a Monday this year. Here's a handy list of what's open (and closed) during the holiday:

• Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion.
• Supermarkets and liquor stores: Open.
• Convenience stores: Open. 
  
• Bars and restaurants: Open.
• Stock market: Closed.
• Municipal offices: Closed.
• Banks: Closed.
• Libraries: Closed.
• Schools: Closed.
• Post office: Closed.
• MBTA: Subway will operate on a Sunday schedule with extra service for customers heading to and from the Esplanade. Commuter rail trains will operate on a Saturday schedule with all last trains (except outbound to Newburyport) leaving at 11:45 p.m. Subway, buses and commuter rail are free after 10:30 p.m.
  
• Parking Meters: Free.
• Trash/Recycling: Regular schedule.