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Are grocery stores open on Christmas Day? Liquor stores? What’s open and closed in RI
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Hosting for the holidays this year or headed to a relative’s? Make sure to line up any necessary ingredients or spirits now — most stores in Rhode Island close on Christmas Day. But even with the best laid plans, an unexpected necessity can come up at the last minute.
In Rhode Island, many businesses can’t open on Christmas under state law. Some businesses, like gas stations, florists and pharmacies, are allowed to be open on restricted holidays.
But, even if a business is allowed to open on Christmas Day, it might opt to stay closed for the day, so it’s important to check a store’s holiday hours. Here’s which places around Rhode Island will be open on Dec. 25.
Are grocery stores open on Christmas Day in RI?
Be sure to check your pantries now, because you won’t be able to head to a supermarket on Christmas Day for any missed ingredients.
Per state law, grocery stores can’t be open on Christmas Day. Whether it’s Market Basket, Whole Foods, Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, Stop & Shop or Trader Joe’s, your regular grocery store won’t be open, so you’ll have to go to a convenience store instead.
Are liquor stores open on Christmas Day in RI?
No, you’ll have to stock up on Christmas Eve. State law mandates liquor stores close on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. A 2021 law allowed liquor stores to be on New Year’s Day.
Are gas stations and convenience stores open on Christmas Day in RI?
Yes, gas stations and convenient stores are among the few businesses that are allowed to be open on Christmas.
Hours vary by location, but the following stores will likely be open on Christmas:
- BP
- Cumberland Farms
- Exxon Mobil
- Irving Oil
- Neon Marketplace
- Season’s Corner Market
- Sunoco
- Sam’s Food Store
- Shell
- 7-Eleven
Are pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens open on Christmas Day?
Pharmacies, like convenience stores, can open on Christmas Day.
Some CVS locations may be closed, so be sure to check your local store’s hours.
Walgreens will be open on Christmas, the company said.
Will Dunkin, Starbucks be open on Christmas Day in RI?
Coffee drinkers looking for a morning cup of joe before opening presents can head to Dunkin or Starbucks on Christmas Day — they are allowed to open in Rhode Island.
However, many locations may close anyway or have reduced hours, so check respective locations.
Can restaurants open on Christmas in RI?
Restaurants are allowed to open on Christmas, but many opt to close to give employees the day off.