Christmas falls on a Wednesday this year. Here’s a look at what is open and closed on Dec. 25:
Local, state and federal government offices: Closed.
Schools: Closed Dec. 23-Jan. 1.
Memorial Hall Library: Closes at noon on Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25.
Mail: Post offices closed, no delivery Dec. 25.
Trash and recycling collection: One day delay (Wednesday on Thursday, Thursday on Friday, Friday on Saturday).
Grocery stores: Closed Dec. 25.
Retail stores:
The following list applies to Dec. 25. Call to confirm hours on Dec. 24.
Retail stores: Closed.
Banks: Closed.
Cannabis Dispensaries: Closed.
Convenience stores: Varies — call to confirm.
Liquor stores: Closed.
Movie theaters: Open.
Pharmacies: Varies — call to confirm.
Restaurants: Varies — call to confirm.
Taverns, bars: Varies — call to confirm.
Supermarkets: Closed.
- CVS: Most locations are open on Christmas Day. Find locations on the CVS website.
- Target: Most stores will close at 8 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
- Walmart: Most stores will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. All stores are closed Christmas Day.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club: Most stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and closed Dec. 25.
- Costco: Most stores will be open limited hours Christmas Eve, and all stores will be closed Christmas Day. Call ahead to confirm hours with your local store.
Transportation
MBTA: Dec. 25: No ferry service; commuter rail and the RIDE on weekend schedule; all other services on Sunday schedule.