New Year’s Eve is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to everything next year has to hold.
Although not officially a holiday, people should anticipate that some businesses and public services may operate on different schedules than normal due to the occasion.
Here’s a list of what is open and what is closed in Massachusetts for New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Government
Federal Courts: Open
State Courts: Open
Federal Offices: Open
State Offices: Open
Municipal Offices: Open
Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV): Open
Public Libraries: Open, but likely at reduced hours
Finance
The New York Stock Exchange and the Dow Jones: Open
Banks: Open. Most ATMs will remain open.
Alcohol & Cannabis
Liquor Stores: Open
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.
Lottery
Massachusetts State Lottery: Open.
Games such as Powerball and Keno continue to be played on their normal schedules despite holidays and occasions like New Year’s Eve.
State lottery offices to claim larger prizes are open Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Shopping
Retail Stores: Most retail locations will be open, albeit many reduced hours. Double check with your local retailer if you have concerns.
Aldi: Open, but at reduced hours.
Auburn Mall: Open, but at reduced hours.
Big Y: Open. Supermarket locations will operate at regular hours.
Costco: Open
CVS: Open, hours vary.
Hampshire Mall: Open, but at reduced hours.
Holyoke Mall: Open, but at reduced hours.
Market Basket: Open, but at reduced hours.
Natick Mall: Open, but at reduced hours.
Price Rite: Open
Safeway: Open, hours vary.
Star Market: Open, at reduced hours.
Stop & Shop: Open
Target: Open
Trader Joe’s: Open, but at reduced hours.
Walgreens: Open, but pharmacy hours may vary.
Walmart: Open
Wegmans: Open
Whole Foods: Open, but at reduced hours.
Parcel
U.S. Post Offices (USPS): Open
FedEx: Open
UPS: Open
Transportation
Berkshire Regional Transit Authority: Open
Brockton Area Transit: Open
Cape Ann Transportation Authority: Open
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority: Open
Franklin Regional Transit Authority: Open
Lowell Regional Transit Authority: Open
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA): Per the MBTA, starting at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31, subway, ferry, bus, and The RIDE will be fare-free. Commuter Rail service will be free on trains that arrive or depart North Station or South Station from 8 p.m. through end of service.
Commuter Rail, bus, ferry, and The RIDE will run on a regular weekday schedule. Subway service will run on a regular weekday schedule until 3 p.m. After 3 p.m., service increases and continues later than usual.
The last trips of the night will be:
Orange Line
- From Oak Grove: 2 a.m., passing Downtown Crossing at 2:15 a.m.
- From Forest Hills: 2 a.m., passing Downtown Crossing at 2:15 a.m.
Red Line
- From Braintree at 1:45 a.m., passing Downtown Crossing at 2:11 a.m.
- From Ashmont at 2:00 a.m., passing Downtown Crossing at 2:17 a.m.
- From Alewife to Braintree at 1:54 a.m., passing Park Street at 2:11 a.m.
- From Alewife to Ashmont at 2:20 a.m., passing Park Street at 2:17 a.m.
Blue Line
- From Bowdoin: 2:18 a.m., passing State at 2:20 a.m.
- From Wonderland: 1:55 a.m., passing State at 2:10 a.m.
Green Line
- B Branch from Boston College at 1:43 a.m., Park Street at 2:22 a.m.
- B Branch from Government Center at 2:27 a.m., Park Street at 2:28 a.m.
- C Branch from Cleveland Circle at 1:49 a.m., Park Street at 2:20 a.m.
- C Branch from Government Center at 2:25 a.m., Park Street at 2:26 a.m.
- D Branch from Riverside at 1:43 a.m., Park Street at 2:24 a.m.
- D Branch from Union Square at 2:12 a.m., Park Street at 2:29 a.m.
- E Branch from Heath Street at 2:08 a.m., Park Street at 2:30 a.m.
- E Branch from Medford/Tufts at 1:55 a.m., Park Street at 2:17 a.m.
Mattapan Trolley
- From Mattapan at 2:35 a.m.
- From Ashmont at 2:47 a.m.
Bus
- Standby buses are scheduled until 2:55 a.m. to provide additional service as needed.
Merrimack Valley Transit: Open
MetroWest Regional Transit Authority: Service ends at 7:30 p.m.
Montachusett Regional Transit Authority: Open
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority: Open
Southeastern Regional Transit Authority: Open
Worcester Regional Transit Authority: Saturday service
