What's Open, Closed On Christmas Day, Eve In Newton 2019

NEWTON, 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).

• City offices: Closed
• Schools: Closed
• 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).

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.
• Market Basket:
  • Christmas Eve: Stores close at 5 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed

Liquor Stores (all are closed on Christmas Day)

• Marty's Fine Wines
  • Christmas Eve: Open til 6 p.m.
• Gary's Liquors
  • Christmas Eve: Open til 9 p.m.
• Dion's
  • Christmas Eve: Open til 11 p.m.

Restaurants:

• Sichuan Gourmet House
  • Christmas Eve: Open Normal Hours (Parties over eight they recommend booking ahead*)
  • Christmas Day: Open Normal Hours*
• BOKX 109 American Prime
  • Christmas Eve: Open
  • Christmas Day: Open
• Four Spoons Thai Inspired Cuisine & Bar
  • Christmas Eve: Closed
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Dunn-Gaherin's Food and Spirits
  • Christmas Eve: Closed
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Moldova Restaurant
  • Christmas Eve: Closed (only open for catering orders)
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Cook Newton
  • Christmas Eve: Closed
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Central Cafe & Restaurant
  • Christmas Eve: 5 p.m - 7 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Walnut Grille
  • Christmas Eve: Special dinner buffet $29.99 per person reservation only
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Little Big Diner
  • Christmas Eve: Closed
  • Christmas Day: Closed
• Coconut Cafe:
  • Christmas Eve: Closed
  • Christmas Day: Closed

The Movies

You can always count on the theater!

Showcase SuperLux Chestnut Hill

• The Rise of Skywalker, 3 p.m. , 7 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
• Jumanji: The Next Level, 3:30, 6:30 p.m.,
• Cats: 1 p.m. 4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:20 p.m.
• Little Women 1:30 p.m. 4:40 p.m. 8 p.m.
• Frozen 2: 2 p.m. 6 p.m. and
• Knives Out 2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

West Newton Cinema

• Cats: 12:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 8:20 p.m.
• Little Women: 12:15 p.m. 3 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 8:20 p.m.
• Frozen 2: 1:15 p.m. 3:35 p.m. 6 p.m. 8:10 p.m.
• Uncut Gems: 12:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
• Knives Out 12:20 p.m. 3 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 8:20 p.m.
• Bombshell: 1:20 p.m. 3:40 p.m. 6 p.m. 8:15 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).