This Juneteenth, June 19, 2025, Andover observes the holiday in line with Massachusetts regulations—most public services will pause, while retail and essential transit largely continue. Enjoy the day and plan accordingly!
🏛️ Government, Public Services & Schools
- Federal, state, county & municipal offices (including courts, RMV/DMV, Social Security, libraries and public schools) will be closed statewide. This includes Town Offices, the Robb Center and Memorial Hall Library.
- Trash, and recycling pickup will be delayed by a day. Thursday’s routes will be picked up on Friday and Friday’s routes will be picked up on Saturday.
💳 Banking & Financial Markets
- Major banks (Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, Citibank, Capital One, Truist, etc.) will be closed all day on June 19.
- Stock and bond markets will be closed, marking Juneteenth as a federal trading holiday.
- ATMs and online banking services will remain available despite branch closures.
✉️ Postal & Mail Services
- USPS post offices will be closed and there will be no mail delivery on June 19.
- FedEx and UPS will operate normally, offering pickup and delivery services.
🛍️ Retail, Groceries & Restaurants
- Retail stores, supermarkets, and liquor shops are allowed to remain open in Massachusetts on Juneteenth under state law.
- Restaurants, bars, convenience stores will likely be open, though hours may vary.
🎓 Schools & Libraries in Andover
- Memorial Hall Library will also be closed in line with state holiday schedules.
🚍 Transit & Transportation
- MEVA bus service in Andover will follow a holiday/Saturday schedule, and specific routes like Route 21 (Andover Shuttle) won’t run.
- MBTA will operate on a normal weekday schedule, but service centers will be closed.
✅ In Summary: What’s Open vs Closed
| Category | Open | Closed/Paused |
|---|---|---|
| Government Offices | — | Federal, state, municipal offices |
| Postal Services | FedEx, UPS | USPS branches, mail delivery |
| Banking | ATMs, online banking | Bank branches |
| Transit | MBTA (weekday), some MEVA service | MEVA main office, shuttle routes |
| Retail & Groceries | Most stores & supermarkets | — |
| Restaurants & Bars | By choice | — |
| Schools & Libraries | — | All public schools & libraries |
| Trash Collection | — | Likely delayed |
📌 Planning Tips for Andover Residents
- Schedule ahead for any bank, postal, or government transactions—Juneteenth is a full closure day.
- Verify hours for grocery, retail, and convenience stores—some may close early or operate on holiday schedules.
- Check your trash and recycling pickup dates with Andover DPW.
- Transit riders should be cautious—some local services like MEVA’s shuttle won’t run, and MBTA services follow a weekday pattern without customer service restaffing.
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