Here is a guide of what is open and what is closed on Memorial Day in Rhode Island. All state, local and federal offices will close to observe Memorial Day, including the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Schools are closed on Memorial Day, but with some exceptions. It is best to check with your school district.

Across the Ocean State, many beaches are opening for Memorial Day weekend. An early, but chilly start to the holiday weekend for people vacationing in Newport. "We came here to see the cliff walk and its pretty beautiful,