What's Open, What's Closed on Christmas Eve/Christmas

Dec. 24 brings a change in schedule and Dec. 25 is considered a government holiday, both state and federal, in observance of Christmas Day. There are a lot of closings, so take a careful look.

Take a moment and check out what's open and what's closed to help you plan ahead before you head out on Christmas Eve and Christmas:

Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24

• Berlin Town Hall: Open
  
• Berlin Public Library: Open
  
• Berlin schools: Closed
• Banks and U.S. Financial Market: Open, many close by 3 p.m.
  
• U.S. Post Offices: Open, though most business before Noon (12 p.m.)
  
• State Government Offices: Most open, some half day.
  
• State Courts: Open
• Liquor Stores: Open
• Supermarkets: A few will open for periods, but most are closed. Call ahead.
• Retail stores: Most are open until 5 p.m. or 6 p.m., so call ahead. CVS and Walgreens are providing 24-hour service.
• Berlin Parks: Open daytime, closed at dusk.

Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 25

• Berlin Town Hall: Closed
• Berlin Public Library: Closed
• Berlin schools: Closed
• Banks and U.S. Financial Market: Closed
• U.S. Post Offices: Closed
• State Government Offices: Closed
• State Courts: Closed
• Liquor Stores: Closed
• Supermarkets: A few will open for periods, but most are closed. Call ahead.
• Retail stores: Most will remain closed, reopening Dec. 26.
• Berlin Parks: Open daytime, closed at dusk.

Looking for s store? Try Walgreens or CVS - both will be open 24 hours on the Christmas holiday. Many gas stations will also remain open. Happy holidays from Patch!

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