Yes, Patriots' Day is an official state holiday in Maine. It is observed annually, resulting in the closure of state and local government offices, public schools, and some private businesses.
The holiday is legally mandated to be observed on the third Monday in April. It commemorates the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. Maine's observance is a direct historical legacy from its time as a district of Massachusetts, where the holiday was first established in 1894. Along with Massachusetts, Maine is one of the few states where it is a full public holiday with widespread closures.
As a state-recognized holiday, services such as state courts and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles are closed. However, it is not a federal holiday, so federal institutions, including the U.S. Postal Service and federally chartered banks, may operate on a normal schedule. The day is marked by civic ceremonies, historical reenactments, and often aligns with spring vacation for public schools in the region.
