Yes, Patriots' Day is an official state holiday in Maine. It is observed annually on the third Monday in April. The holiday commemorates the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775.
The legal basis for this observance is established in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, Section 1051, which lists all legal holidays within the state. Maine is one of only a few states to formally recognize this day. Its observance is shared most notably with Massachusetts, where the commemorated events occurred. The historical connection is significant, as Maine was a district of Massachusetts until it achieved statehood in 1820, and thus it retained many cultural and legal traditions, including this holiday. It is important to note that Patriots' Day is not a federal holiday; therefore, federal government offices and services, such as the U.S. Postal Service, remain open.
On this day in Maine, state, county, and municipal offices are closed, as are public schools and many financial institutions. The closure of private businesses is at the discretion of the employer, though many choose to observe the holiday. For residents and visitors, the day impacts the availability of public services and often coincides with local commemorative events, school vacations, and the beginning of the spring season.
