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

Here's a list of what's open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas in Melrose:

Christmas Eve (Monday, Dec. 24):

• Retail stores: Most open, some with varied hours.
• Supermarkets, liquor stores and convenience stores: Most open.
• Bars and restaurants: Most open.
• Stock market: Closes at 1 p.m.
• Municipal offices: Closed.
• Banks: Some open, most close early.
• Library: Closed.
• 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.

Christmas (Tuesday, Dec. 25):

• Retail stores: Closed.
• Supermarkets and liquor stores: Closed.
• Convenience stores: Most open. 
  
• Bars and restaurants: Most closed.
• Stock market: Closed.
• Municipal offices: Closed.
• Banks: Closed.
• Library: Closed.
• Schools: Closed.
• Post office: Closed.
• MBTA: Operating on a modified schedule.

Other holiday hours of operation notes from Melrose businesses:

• Jitters Cafe, 12 Main St., will be closed on Christmas. New Year's day the cafe is opening at 9 a.m. 
• Bodyography, 18A Essex St., will be closed Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. The store will be open on Sunday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon.
• Coffee Tea and Me, 421 Main St., will be open on Christmas Eve on regular hours until 4 p.m., and Christmas until 6 p.m. New Year's day will be regular hours.