What's Open, Closed In Worcester On Thanksgiving 2021

WORCESTER, MA — The Thanksgiving holiday will mean widespread closures affecting most businesses and government operations. But there will be a few important services will be available.

Here's what's open and closed in Worcester for Thanksgiving 2021:

Coronavirus test sites: Most test sites will be closed. Some private pharmacies may be open on the holiday for rapid tests. Check for test sites here.

Fast food: Chains eateries like McDonald's, Dunkin', Starbucks and Subway might be open, but hours may vary from store to store. For example, the Park Avenue and East Central Street Starbucks locations in Worcester are open on Thanksgiving, but the WPI campus store is closed.

Government: City Hall and all Worcester libraries are closed. No mail delivery on Thanksgiving.

Grocery stores: Most stores will be closed due to state blue laws. Find details about other stores here.

Liquor stores: State law requires all liquor stores to stay closed on Thanksgiving (and Christmas Day).

Retail stores: It'll be hit-or-miss, but some national chains like CVS, Walgreens, Family Dollar and Rite Aid may be open. Call ahead.

RMV: All offices will be closed on Thanksgiving.

Transit: The MBTA Framingham-Worcester commuter rail line will be operating on a reduced holiday schedule with trains departing about every two hours. Check the schedule here. No fixed-route WRTA bus service on Thanksgiving, and buses will run on a Saturday schedule on Friday.

Trash pickup: No trash pickup on Thanksgiving.