New Year’s Day falls on a Monday this year. Here’s a look at what else is open and closed on Jan. 1:
Local, state and federal government offices: Closed.
Schools: Closed.
Memorial Hall Library: Closed.
Mail: Closed, no delivery..
Trash and recycling collection: One day delay (Monday on Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday, etc.)
Grocery stores: Most closed. Call to confirm.
Retail stores:
The following list applies to Jan. 1. Call to confirm hours on Dec. 31.
Retail stores: Varies — call to confirm.
Banks: Closed.
Cannabis Dispensaries: Closed.
Convenience stores: Varies — call to confirm.
Liquor stores: Open.
Movie theaters: Open.
Pharmacies: Most open, although some may have different hours on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1— call to confirm.
Restaurants: Most open, although some may have different hours on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1— call to confirm.
Taverns, bars: Most open, although some may have different hours on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1— call to confirm.
Supermarkets: Most open, although some may have different hours on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1— call to confirm.
Transportation
MBTA: Dec. 31: Subway on a Saturday schedule with increased service after 3 pm; buses on Saturday schedule, the RIDE and commuter rail on a weekend schedule; all other services on a weekday schedule. Jan. 1: No ferry service; commuter rail and the RIDE on a weekend schedule; all other services on a Sunday schedule.