What's Open On Christmas Day, Eve In Brookline 2019

BROOKLINE, MA — Christmas is just around the corner. The holiday will be celebrated on a Wednesday this year, but a number of businesses will be closed in observance. There will be a few open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But what's what? Here's a quick guide.

(This list is ever expanding so feel free to shoot us a note or comment below with more intel).

• Town offices: Closed
• Schools: Closed until Jan. 2
• Libraries: Closed
• Post Office: Closed
• Banks: Closed
• Gas Stations: Open
• Parking: Free

Here's where it gets tricky. Many restaurants, retail stores, and grocery stores will be closed, but not all. Here are some details on a few to get you started:

Retail stores:

• CVS
  • Christmas Eve: Most stores open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Most stores open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (excludes stores inside Target).
• Brookline Booksmith
  • Christmas Eve: Close at 7 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed

Supermarkets:

• Shaw's/Star Market
  • Christmas Eve: Most stores typically close a few hours early
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Trader Joe's
  • Christmas Eve: All stores close at 6 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Whole Foods
  • Christmas Eve: All stores will have limited hours. Hours vary by location.
  • Christmas Day: Closed.

Liquor Stores (all are closed on Christmas Day)

• vinodivino 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve
• Wine Press: 10 a.m to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve
• Gary's Liquors: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve

Restaurants:

• Zaftigs Delicatessen (Coolidge Corner)
  • Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Sichuan Gourmet (St. Mary's)
  • Christmas Eve: Open
  • Christmas Day: Open
• Sichuan Garden (Brookline Village)
  • Christmas Eve: Open
  • Christmas Day: Open
• Golden Temple (Washington Square)
  • Christmas Eve: Open
  • Christmas Day: Open
• Six Po Hot Pot (Harvard St.)
  • Christmas Eve: Open
  • Christmas Day: Open
• Jins (Harvard St.)
  • Christmas Eve: Open
  • Christmas Day: Open
• The Abbey:
  • Christmas Eve: Open normal
  • Christmas Day: Open til 5 p.m.
• Mandarin Gourmet (West Rox Pkwy)
  • Christmas Eve: Open
  • Christmas Day: Open
• Hamilton Restaurant and Bar (Coolidge Corner)
  • Christmas Eve: Open at night
  • Christmas Day: Open at night
• La Voile Brookline (Washington Square)
  • Open

The Movies

You can always count on the theater!

Coolidge Corner Theater

• Little Women: 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. 9:50 p.m.
• Uncut Gems: 12:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
• Bombshell: 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 9:45 p.m.
• A Hidden Life: 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Patch reporter Jenna Fisher can be reached at Jenna.Fisher@patch.com or by calling 617-942-0474. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram (@ReporterJenna).