What’s open and closed on Christmas Day around Conn.
Connecticut residents looking to buy groceries, alcohol or last-minute gifts may want to do their shopping and errands sooner rather than later. Traffic might be heavy on the roads, and some businesses might choose to close or operate limited hours on Sunday for Christmas Eve, even though it’s not a federal holiday.
Christmas Day, a Monday, is a federal holiday. That means that banks, post offices, libraries, transfer stations, town offices, the Department of Motor Vehicles and Connecticut Lottery headquarters will all be closed.
Liquor sales are not allowed on Christmas Day at stores or manufacturers like breweries or distilleries. Restaurants that are operating can sell alcohol, and many restaurants will stay open to serve special Christmas menus.
The Department of Consumer Protection ruled that cannabis dispensaries can stay open; some may choose to close or operate limited hours.
Metro-North will operate on a Sunday schedule on all lines on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, the New Haven Line will operate on a special schedule with hourly service at most station. The New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury branches will run on a regular weekend schedule, but travelers are asked to check for possible changes in connecting train times.
Trash pickup will be delayed by one day in the majority of Connecticut cities and towns.
Which grocery and retail stores are closed on Christmas Day in Connecticut?
The following stores have announced that they’ll be closed on Monday:
Stop & Shop Price Chopper
Big Y ShopRite
Aldi
Walmart
Costco
Macy’s
Which stores and businesses are open on Christmas Day in Connecticut?
These businesses will be open for the most part, but hours may vary. Some locations may also choose to close. Shoppers should check with specific stores before going.
CVS
• ; pharmacies may be closed Walgreens
• ; pharmacies may be closed
7-Eleven Cumberland Farms Starbucks
• ; Stores may close at 2 p.m.
Dunkin