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What's Open and Closed in Somerville on Christmas

Including Somerville restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve or Christmas.

Here's the list of what's open and closed in Massachusetts on Christmas.

Open on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25 (at owner’s discretion):

  • Gas Stations
  • Convenience Stores
  • Restaurants/Bars/Taverns
  • Call ahead before heading to any of the above establishments to confirm they are open. Some may be operating with limited hours
  • If you know of a restaurant open in Dec. 25, leave a comment below

Closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25:

  • Retail Stores
  • Supermarkets
  • Banks
  • Somerville City Hall
  • Post Offices
  • Somerville Public Library

Trash

Trash pickup is delayed by one day.

MBTA Schedule

Christmas Eve: Regular weekday schedule
Christmas: Sunday schedule 

Somerville Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas


A number of restaurants in Somerville may be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas. Some have special menus—mostly on Christmas Eve—and may require reservations.

This list comes from Boston Eater, which is mapping open restaurants throughout the Boston area. Check out their map here; they'll be updating it regularly.

Boston Eater lists the following restaurants as being open on Christmas Eve or Christmas, mostly on Christmas Eve, probably:

  • Saloon, 255 Elm St.
  • Foundry on Elm, 255 Elm St.
  • Anna's Taqueria, 236 Elm St.
  • The Painted Burro, 219 Elm St.
  • Posto, 187 Elm St.
  • Bergamot, 118 Beacon St.
  • Trina's Starlite Lounge, 3 Beacon St.
  • Lotus Xpress, 167 Broadway
Call ahead to confirm if a restaurant is open or not.

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