CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Liquor stores are usually busy on Christmas Eve, as many are getting what they need for their holiday celebrations. What stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve? Massachusetts and Connecticut liquor stores are open on Christmas Eve, but they will have adjusted business hours, so make sure to check before heading out the door. States liquor laws determine whether or not package stores can open for the holiday. In Massachusetts, stores will be closed on Wednesday. If you plan to drink, always remember to take proper safety measures. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advises to: Plan your safe ride home before you start the party, and choose a non-drinking friend as a designated driver. If someone you know has been drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. Take their keys and help them arrange a sober ride home.  If you drink, do not drive for any reason. Call a taxi, a ride service, or a sober friend.  If you’re hosting a party where alcohol will be served, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver. Always wear your seat belt — it’s your best defense against impaired drivers. Local News Headlines How to keep your pets safe from holiday hazards Musical artists coming to Massachusetts in 2025 Will liquor stores be open on Christmas Eve in Massachusetts? Enfield police K-9 catches suspect of stolen vehicle WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.