Patriots' Day in 2025 will be observed on Monday, April 21st. This state holiday commemorates significant historical events related to the American Revolutionary War.
The timing of this holiday is determined by statute, which mandates its observance on the third Monday of April annually. This ensures that while the specific calendar date varies each year, it consistently falls on a Monday, providing a long weekend. The holiday is predominantly recognized in the U.S. states of Massachusetts and Maine, with Wisconsin also observing it under a different designation (Wisconsin Act 137). It commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775, marking the initial armed conflicts of the American Revolution.
Consequently, April 21st, 2025, will be a public holiday in Massachusetts and Maine, resulting in the closure of government offices and schools in these states. It is also famously the day on which the Boston Marathon is traditionally held, making it a day of significant cultural and athletic activity in the region.
