Seasonal & Holidays

What's Open, Closed On Christmas Day, Eve In Brookline 2020

Everything you need to know to have a safe holiday.

BROOKLINE, MA β€” Friday is Christmas, which will look a lot different this year than years past. Gov. Charlie Baker implored all residents to avoid travel and to only celebrate with members of their immediate household.

But after the year we've all been through, it's safe to say we could use a little holiday, even if it's a bit smaller. While many offices and town buildings have switched to remote because of the pandemic, several stores, businesses and services will be closed for the holiday.

Here's a list of what is opened and closed on the holiday. This list is ever-expanding so feel free to comment below with updates or more info.

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  • Liquor stores: Closed
  • Grocery stores: most closed, some open
  • Convenience stores: Open at owner's discretion
  • Restaurants, bars: Open at owner's discretion
  • Banks: Closed
  • Libraries: Closed
  • Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed
  • Mail: Post offices closed
  • MBTA: Sunday/Holiday schedule
  • Trash Collection: Delayed by one day.
  • 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: Most locations are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. 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 8 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.

Restaurants:

Know of a restaurant that's open? Comment below and let us know the hours.

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