Community Corner

What's Open, What's Closed on Christmas Day

Most businesses must be closed today.

Since Christmas falls on a Sunday, by Massachusetts law the holiday will be observed on Monday. Today, full restrictions apply. Most businesses must be closed, but there are some limited exemptions.

  • Banks: Closed
  • Town Offices: Closed
  • Recycling and Transfer Station: Closed
  • Senior Center: Closed
  • Schools: Closed
  • Restaurants: Open at owners' discretion
  • Retail stores: Open at owners' discretion
  • Post Office: Closed
  • Liquor stores: Closed
  • Gas stations: Open
  • Movie theaters: Open
  • Supermarkets: Closed

On Monday, the usual holiday rules apply.


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