What's Open, Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Boston

Here's a handy list of what's open (and closed) this weekend:

Monday, Dec. 24:

• Retail stores: Most open, some with varied hours.
• Supermarkets, liquor stores and convenience stores: Most open.
• Bars and restaurants: Most open, click here for a list of Boston restaurants open on Christmas Eve.
• Stock market: Closes at 1 p.m.
• Municipal offices: Closed.
• Banks: Some open, most close early.
• Libraries: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Schools: Closed.
• Post office: Open, although many will close at noon. Regular mail delivery will take place, last mailbox collections will be at noon.
• MBTA: Operating on a modified schedule.
• Parking Meters: In effect.
• Municipal Tow Lot:  Open 8 a.m. - noon.
• Trash/Recycling: Regular schedule.

Tuesday, Dec. 25:

• Retail stores: Closed.
• Supermarkets and liquor stores: Closed.
• Convenience stores: Most open. 
  
• Bars and restaurants: Most closed, click here for a list of Boston restaurants open on Christmas.
• Stock market: Closed.
• Municipal offices: Closed.
• Banks: Closed.
• Libraries: Closed.
• Schools: Closed.
• Post office: Closed.
• MBTA: Operating on a modified schedule.
• Parking Meters: Free, time limit in effect.
• Municipal Tow Lot:  Closed, reopens Monday at 7 a.m. 
• Trash/Recycling: Regular schedule.