What's Open, Closed In Braintree On New Year's Day 2022

BRAINTREE, MA — New Year's Day in Braintree will still look a bit different this year as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Massachusetts, but some places will open their doors on the first day of 2022.

It's always best to call ahead before going anywhere on the holidays to check hours, but here's a general look at what's open and closed on New Year's Day.

Barnstable Town Hall will be closed on New Year's Day.

The library will be closed on New Year's Day.

Banks are also closed on New Year's Day but will be open on New Year's Eve. Check individual branches for hours.

Trash and recycling pickup in Braintree will not be interrupted this year because New Year's Day lands on a Saturday.

On New Year's Eve, the MBTA's bus and subway lines will be on a Saturday schedule, while everything else runs on a regular weekday schedule. On New Year's Day, most of the T will run on a Sunday schedule, except the commuter rail, which will be on a regular weekend schedule. There will be no New Year's Day ferry service.

Most malls and shopping centers are open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with limited hours.

Many pharmacies and drug stores are open during normal hours on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Liquor stores will be open on New Year's Day.