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Here's what's open and closed on New Year's Day (observed) in Mass.

You know what there's not a lot of? Great movies centered around New Year's Day. The closest we've gotten is "When Harry Met Sally," but that's really about the final scene, and even then, the vast majority of that scene happens on New Year's Eve.

So if you're creative, there's your assignment: Write a great New Year's movie. And you'll have some time to work on it on Jan. 1 and on Monday, Jan. 2, as lots of places are closed, limiting your distractions. And if you're lazy, maybe ask Bono to write a movie based on U2's great song, "New Year's Day."

Here's what's open and what's closed on New Year's Day (observed):

Federal offices: Closed.

Federal courts: Closed.

Post offices: Closed.

State offices: Closed.

RMV: Closed.

State courts: Closed.

Municipal offices: Closed.

Public schools: Closed.

Libraries: Closed.

Trash pickup: Check with your local government or provider. Boston residents can check for pickup delays by searching their address here.

Banks: Closed.

Stock market: Closed.

Retail locations: Open, but you may want to check their hours of operation before you go.

Liquor stores: Open.

Supermarkets: Open.

MBTA: The bus and subway systems will run on a Sunday schedule. The commuter rail will run on a weekend schedule. You're out of luck if you want to take a ferry.

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