What's Open, Closed Christmas Day in Portsmouth

One stingy, literary character once asked, "You boy, what day is it today?" Why, it's Christmas Day, sir. And, since it is Christmas Day, there are many local businesses closed.

Here's a look at what's open and closed this Christmas. 

U.S. Post Office (Portsmouth location) — Closed; no mail delivery today

Portsmouth Town Hall — Closed

Portsmouth Free Public Library — Closed 

Portsmouth Transfer Station — Closed

Portsmouth public schools — Closed winter break. School administration building is also closed. 

Grocery Stores

• Clements Market — Closed

• The Green Grocer — Closed

Convenience Stores/Gas Stations

• Cumberland Farms — Both Cumberland Farms will be open regular hours. 

• Rite Aid (both locations in town) — Closed 

• CVS/Pharmacy — Store will close early at 8 p.m.; the pharmacy is closed all day.

Coffee Shops

• Cindy's Country Cafe — Closed

• Reidy's Family Restaurant — Closed

• Dunkin' Donuts — The Dunkin' Donuts at 3001 East Main Road is open until 1 p.m.; the West Main Road location is closed. 

• Portsmouth Publick House, formerly Custom House Coffee - Closed 

Most Restaurants and Stores

Most restaurant and stores will be closed today at owner's discretion, but you might want to call ahead to double check. A full list of Portsmouth businesses can be found in our directory here.