Thanksgiving is observed on Thursday, November 22. Here's a handy list of what's open - and closed - during the holiday:

• Retail stores: Closed.

• Supermarkets, liquor stores: Closed. 
   
• Convenience stores: Open at owner's discretion.  
• Gyms: Closed or reduced hours. 

• Bars and restaurants: Open at owner's discretion. 

• Stock market: Closed.

• Municipal, state, federal offices and banks: Closed.

• Libraries and schools: Closed.

• Post office: Closed.

• MBTA: Subway, commuter rail and bus service will run on a Sunday  schedule. See here for the full schedule. 

• Trash/Recycling: Not affected in the Back Bay.
• Boston Parking Meters: Free.