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What stores are open on Christmas Eve in Massachusetts?

Busy night for shoppers and travelers in final hours before Christmas Eve
Busy night for shoppers and travelers in final hours before Christmas Eve 01:58

BOSTON - Need to buy some last-minute Christmas presents or pick up a few final ingredients at the supermarket for your holiday dinner? Many stores are open in Massachusetts on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, but expect them to be closing early before Santa arrives.

Below is a roundup of local grocery and retail stores in Massachusetts. Click here for more information about hours for national chains like Target, Costco, Walmart and more on Tuesday. 

Is Market Basket open on Christmas Eve?

Market Basket stores are open until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Is Stop & Shop open Christmas Eve?

Stop & Shop stores will stay open until 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Are Shaws & Star Market supermarkets open on Christmas Eve?

Shaws and Star Market supermarkets will be closing at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Is Big Y open on Christmas Eve?

Big Y stores will be closing at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Is BJ's open on Christmas Eve?

BJ's Wholesale Club will close all stores at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Is TJ Maxx open on Christmas Eve?

Framingham-based TJX says all TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores are closing at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Are restaurants open on Christmas Eve in Massachusetts?

Some Massachusetts-based restaurants are also closing early on Christmas Eve to give their staff time to spend with family. 

The 99 Restaurants says its kitchens will close at 5 p.m., with restaurants closing at 5:30 p.m.

Bertucci's website says its restaurants close at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 

Most Friendly's restaurants in Massachusetts are closing at 5 p.m., according to its website. 

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