Patriots' Day is not an official public holiday in the state of Connecticut. State and local government offices, schools, and businesses operate on a normal schedule. The observance is a legally recognized state holiday primarily in Massachusetts and Maine.
The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first armed conflicts of the American Revolutionary War, which took place on April 19, 1775. Because these foundational events occurred within the territory of Massachusetts, the tradition of a formal public observance became deeply rooted in that specific region. While Connecticut played a crucial role in the Revolution, its official holidays do not include a specific commemoration of these particular battles.
Therefore, for all practical purposes, residents of Connecticut should not expect closures of banks, government services, or public schools on the third Monday in April. The day is treated as a standard business day throughout the state, in contrast to the widespread public and private sector closures seen in neighboring Massachusetts.
