Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Christmas, December 25, 2013, plus information on: trash collection, parking, MBTA schedule changes, and whatever else we were able to gather to answer your Chrismas week questions.
UPDATE …This is an old post here's the latest!
What's Open in Boston on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day & MBTA Schedules 2014
Remember, many businesses close early on Christmas Eve. Call before you leave, if you plan to visit a business on the 24th.
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Restaurants, bars: Some will be open. Check for special hours and menus and take a look at our piece on Where to Dine on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day 2013 in Boston.
Convenience stores: Some will be open. Check for special hours.
Supermarkets: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws" on Chrismas Day, December 25th.
Retail stores: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws" on Chrismas Day, December 25th.
Liquor stores: Closed due to "Massachusetts "Blue Laws" on Chrismas Day, December 25th.
City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available.
Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply. When we have official hours for the Tow Lot over the holiday we'll update this section. Call before going on Christmas eve or Chistmas day.
Boston Trash Collection: The city says the following about trash collection Christmas week:
"Christmas Day Collection
Wednesday, December 25 – Saturday, December 28, 2013
Trash and Recycling collection will be cancelled in all sections of the City on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25).
Regular collection schedule Back Bay, Bay Village, Fenway, South End, Mission Hill, Leather District, and Roxbury for the rest of the week;
North End, Beacon Hill, Bay Village, Chinatown – regular collection schedule Monday, Friday (Wednesday cancelled);
Charlestown, delayed a day;
Allston/Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston *Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury and Hyde Park, delayed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
*If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash and recycling is collected 2 times per week, no delay."
Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open.
MBTA Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Schedule Changes:
Again this year, the T has included New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, so you can do all your MBTA travel planning at this link! (Please note that the content on this page will change throughout the year.)
Wednesday, December 25, 2013 – MBTA Christmas Day Schedule (Quick Look)
• Blue, Orange, Green, Red, and Silver Lines will operate on a Sunday schedule.
• Buses will run on a Sunday schedule, however some routes will not operate on Christmas day. See those details here.
• Commuter rail trains will operate on a Sunday schedule (which means some lines will not operate).
• Hingham and Charlestown boat service will not operate.
• THE RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule.
For additional information on MBTA services, routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA Customer Communications Department at (617) 222-3200 or 1-800-392-6100 (TTY 617-222-5146)," or visit the MBTA website.
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