Victory Day Closings in Coventry
The holiday only recognized in the Ocean State makes for many office and bank closings.
Don't forget that Rhode Island state and municipal offices are closed today, in observance of Victory Day.
The Coventry Public Library, School Administration building, Town Hall, Administrative offices, Animal Control and Police Public Records office are all closed today.
The Department of Public Works' trash and recycling pickup schedule will be delayed by one day this week.
Most banks in town will be closed, with the exception of the Citizen's Bank branch inside of Stop and Shop, which will be open 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For those of you that rely on public transportation, be aware that RIPTA is running on a holiday bus schedule.
Federal offices are open and mail delivery will continue to operate as normal.
Rhode Island is the only state in the U.S. that continues to observe Victory Day, which marks the end of World War II. The holiday, established in 1946 by President Harry Truman, is commonly known as "Victory over Japan Day" or "VJ Day".
Some critics say Victory Day should no longer be recognized as a holiday, because the U.S. is now allied with Japan.
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Town of Coventry:Public Library
1672 Flat River Rd, Coventry, RI -
Coventry Building Officials
1675 Flat River Rd, Coventry, RI -
Town of Coventry - Town Hall
1670 Flat River Rd, Coventry, RI -
Town of Coventry: Planning and Development
1670 Flat River Rd, Coventry, RI -
Coventry Department of Public Works
1668 Flat River Rd, Coventry, RI -
Citizens Bank
900 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI
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Stop & Shop Supermarket
900 Tiogue Ave, Coventry, RI
