CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Labor Day is a local, state and federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. Show
Many businesses will remain open, some with limited hours, while others are closed. You may want to call to verify if a business is open and if their hours have changed. Congamond Lakes closed to boats due to rising water levels Some municipalities lift parking restrictions or may not charge for parking. Trash collection may be delayed by one day. Check with your local city or town to find out what restrictions they may have in place. Below is a list of businesses and their opening status in Massachusetts:
MassDOT will suspend non-emergency construction beginning Friday, Sept. 3 at 5 a.m. through Tuesday morning, Sept. 7.  Holiday shopping: Don't forget about online marketplaces With ongoing supply chain challenges threatening to derail holiday shopping, some are looking for gifts on Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Craigslist. Are you known as the relative who ships your gifts on Christmas Eve? Or the one who waits until the last minute to holiday meal shop? As the year-end holidays near, it's important to know what's open and closed as you plan your last-minute activities. In Massachusetts, many government facilities and city/town offices are closed on major holidays, while some stores providing necessities do stay open. Here's what you need to know about what's open and closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Are Massachusetts post offices open on the holidays?All post office locations nationwide will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. In Massachusetts, the U.S. Postal Service has announced extended hours for Massachusetts locations leading up to Christmas. For example, some post offices in Massachusetts will offer extended Saturday hours on the remaining weekend before Christmas: Dec. 18. And some will also offer Sunday retail hours on Dec. 19. Make sure to check information for your local location before you go. USPS will operate as usual on Christmas Eve, as well as New Year's Eve. Are Massachusetts grocery stores open on the holidays?Most grocery stores in the Bay State will be closed on Christmas Day, but they will be open and available to shop right up until the evening before. Shoppers are advised to check hours of their specific local locations. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, many stores may close early. Aldi: Open Christmas Eve with varying hours, closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day BJ's Wholesale Club: Open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, closed on Christmas Day Costco: Some stores open for limited hours on Christmas Eve, all stores closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day Hannaford: Open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, closed on Christmas Day Market Basket: Open Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, closed on Christmas Day Sam's Club: Open on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day Shaw's and Star Market: Open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, closed on Christmas Day Stop & Shop: Open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, closed on Christmas Day Trader Joe's: Open on Christmas Eve, closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day Walmart: Open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, closed on Christmas Day Wegmans: Open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, closed on Christmas Day Whole Foods: Open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day with varying hours, closed on Christmas Day Are Massachusetts drug stores open on the holidays?Many CVS locations will be open for regular hours both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Pharmacy hours may be reduced, though, or pharmacies may close all together. Check hours for your local locations. IN 2022: What's in store for the marijuana industry throughout New England Most Rite Aid stores will be open Christmas Eve, and certain stores will be open Christmas Day. Walgreens will be open for regular hours on Christmas Eve, and most stores will be open on Christmas Day. What are Massachusetts Dunkin' and Starbucks holiday hours?Dunkin' locations in Massachusetts will be open on Christmas Eve with reduced hours, as well as open regular hours on New Year's Day, but the coffee shop will be closed on Christmas Day. As for Starbucks locations, holiday hours vary per location, as the company does not keep a universal holiday schedule. If you're craving a Starbucks coffee, you're advised to check your local location's hours. Can I buy alcohol in Massachusetts on Christmas, New Year's?Massachusetts has blue laws which govern when stores can be open, including alcohol sales. Christmas Day is considered a "restricted" holiday, which means you cannot buy alcohol that day in Massachusetts. New Year's Day, however, is an unrestricted holiday. Last-minute Christmas shopping in MassachusettsScrambling to find a last minute gift? Target and Walmart stores will be open on Christmas Eve, but closed on Christmas Day. FOR THE PROCRASTINATORS: Reviewed.com gift guides have you covered Target and Walmart are also both open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Are you brave enough to head to the mall right ahead of the holidays? The Natick Mall, Burlington Mall, Cape Cod Mall, Westgate Mall and Solomon Pond Mall will all be open on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. SHOP LOCAL: Nine women-owned businesses to check out in New England Massachusetts state and federal offices closed on Christmas, New Year's DayAll state government-run offices as well as federal offices in Massachusetts will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Monday is Patriots' Day. Here’s what’s open and what’s closed: Supermarkets: Open Retail stores: Open Banks: May open Federal offices: Open State offices: Closed Municipal offices: Closed Schools: Closed Libraries: Closed Stock market: Open Mail: Regular delivery Worcester Regional Transit Authority: Saturday schedule, with the exception of Routes 29, 33 and 42, which will operate on a regular weekday schedule. More Worcester trash collection: Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day. More MBTA: Commuter rail trains will run on the regular weekday schedule. More
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