The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection says that cannabis dispensaries are allowed to be open on Christmas and sell their products, but liquor stores (package stores) are, by law, closed on the holiday and grocery stores will not sell beer that day.

Walking groups are heading into the hills on Christmas Day, with organisers saying "nobody should be alone if they don't want to be". Newcastle Hiking has a walk planned in Northumberland, with a separate group meeting in Keswick,

Below you’ll find a list of stores open on Christmas this year. While a majority of stores are closed to allow employees to enjoy the day with loved ones, there are a handful of