Christmas is typically a time for families, friends and communities across the United States to come together and, in the spirit of the holiday, share gifts, meals and memories while taking a break from their everyday lives and work.
Americans should anticipate that most businesses and public services will not operate or be open due to the holiday.
Here’s a list of what is open and what is closed in Massachusetts for Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025.
Government
Federal Courts: Closed
State Courts: Closed
Federal Offices: Closed
State Offices: Closed
Municipal Offices: Closed
Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV): Closed
Public Libraries: Closed
Finance
The New York Stock Exchange and the Dow Jones: Closed
Banks: Closed, but most ATMs will remain open.
Alcohol & Cannabis
Liquor Stores: Closed
Cannabis Dispensaries: Massachusetts regulators don’t identify specific holidays for when cannabis dispensaries must close, according to the Cannabis Control Commission. It’s up to respective dispensaries to choose whether or not to be open or closed, so check with your local dispensary. However, most will likely be closed.
Lottery
Massachusetts State Lottery: Retailers, such as gas stations, that may be open can sell tickets for games such as Mass Cash and scratch tickets on Christmas Day.
Games such as Powerball and Keno continue to be played on their normal schedules despite holidays like Christmas. For instance, The Numbers Game and Mass Cash will still have Thursday drawings.
However, state lottery claim centers for large prizes will be closed on the holiday, meaning high-value winners will have to wait to claim their prizes until after Christmas.
Shopping
Retail Stores: Almost all retail locations will be closed. Check with your local retailer if you believe otherwise.
Aldi: Closed
Auburn Mall: Closed
Big Y: Closed
Costco: Closed
CVS: Open, hours vary
Hampshire Mall: Closed
Holyoke Mall: Closed
Market Basket: Closed
Natick Mall: Closed
Price Rite: Closed
Safeway: Open, hours vary
Star Market: Closed
Stop & Shop: Closed
Target: Closed
Trader Joe’s: Closed
Walgreens: Open, but pharmacy hours may vary.
Walmart: Closed
Wegmans: Closed
Whole Foods: Closed
Parcel
U.S. Post Offices (USPS): Closed
FedEx: Closed
UPS: Closed
Transportation
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority: No service
Brockton Area Transit: No service
Cape Ann Transportation Authority: No service
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority: No service
Franklin Regional Transit Authority: No service, with no Access paratransit service either.
Lowell Regional Transit Authority: No service
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA): Subway, bus and The Ride paratransit services will run on a Sunday schedule for Christmas Day. The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. There will be no ferry service.
Merrimack Valley Transit: No service
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority: No service
Montachusett Regional Transit Authority: Closed
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority: No service
Southeastern Regional Transit Authority: No fixed route service, but Demand Response service available
Worcester Regional Transit Authority: No service
