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

Find out what's open and closed on Christmas eve and Christmas in Melrose.

Here's a look at what's open and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas in Melrose:

Christmas Eve (Tuesday, 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 (Wednesday, Dec. 25):

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  • 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.
Are you a Melrose business owner? If so, post a comment below letting us know what your business hours will be on Christmas Eve and Christmas.


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