Christmas Day 2021: What's Open, Closed In East Providence

Jimmy Bentley
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EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — Saturday is Christmas, a day to spend with family and friends.

As coronavirus cases surge in Rhode Island and around the country, it's important to stay safe while celebrating. If you're vaccinated, it's ok to get together, though consider masking when not eating Christmas dinner. Consider getting tested after the holiday weekend.

Here's a look at what's open and closed in East Providence on Christmas Day.

  • State-run coronavirus test sites: Closed

  • Retail stores: Open at owner's discretion, most closed

  • Liquor stores: Most are closed

  • Supermarkets: Open at owner's discretion

  • Convenience stores: Open at owner's discretion

  • Restaurants, bars: Open at owner's discretion

  • Banks: Closed

  • Libraries: Closed

  • Stock market: Closed

  • Municipal, state, federal offices: Closed

  • Mail: Post offices closed

  • RIPTA: Sunday/Holiday schedule

  • Trash Collection: Because Christmas falls on a Saturday, the trash pickup schedule isn't affected.


This article originally appeared on the East Providence Patch