Holiday Service Schedules

Our routes operate on weekend schedules for most major federal and state holidays. Whatever your holiday plans are, the T can take you there.

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Upcoming Holiday Schedules

Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24, 2024)

Subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and The RIDE run on regular weekday service.

Increased Silver Line service to and from Logan Airport.

Ferry routes operate on a regular weekday schedule, with the exception of Hingham/Hull (F1). This route has the following changes:

Hingham to Boston


Departing from	Departure Time	Destination	Arrival Time	Status
Departing from	Hingham	Departure Time	1:15 PM	Destination	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Arrival Time	1:55 PM	Status	Added
Departing from	Hingham	Departure Time	3:15 PM	Destination	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Arrival Time	3:55 PM	Status	Added
Departing from	Hingham	Departure Time	6:40 PM	Destination	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Arrival Time	7:10 PM	Status	Canceled
Departing from	Hingham	Departure Time	7:40 PM	Destination	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Arrival Time	8:10 PM	Status	Canceled

Boston to Hingham


Departing from	Departure Time	Destination	Arrival Time	Status
Departing from	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Departure Time	12:30 PM	Destination	Hingham	Arrival Time	1:05 PM	Status	Added
Departing from	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Departure Time	2:30 PM	Destination	Hingham	Arrival Time	3:05 PM	Status	Added
Departing from	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Departure Time	7:30 PM	Destination	Hingham	Arrival Time	8:00 PM	Status	Canceled
Departing from	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Departure Time	8:30 PM	Destination	Hingham	Arrival Time	9:00 PM	Status	Canceled

Subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and The RIDE run on regular weekday service.

Increased Silver Line service to and from Logan Airport.

Ferry routes operate on a regular weekday schedule, with the exception of Hingham/Hull (F1). This route has the following changes:

Hingham to Boston


Departing from	Departure Time	Destination	Arrival Time	Status
Departing from	Hingham	Departure Time	1:15 PM	Destination	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Arrival Time	1:55 PM	Status	Added
Departing from	Hingham	Departure Time	3:15 PM	Destination	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Arrival Time	3:55 PM	Status	Added
Departing from	Hingham	Departure Time	6:40 PM	Destination	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Arrival Time	7:10 PM	Status	Canceled
Departing from	Hingham	Departure Time	7:40 PM	Destination	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Arrival Time	8:10 PM	Status	Canceled

Boston to Hingham


Departing from	Departure Time	Destination	Arrival Time	Status
Departing from	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Departure Time	12:30 PM	Destination	Hingham	Arrival Time	1:05 PM	Status	Added
Departing from	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Departure Time	2:30 PM	Destination	Hingham	Arrival Time	3:05 PM	Status	Added
Departing from	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Departure Time	7:30 PM	Destination	Hingham	Arrival Time	8:00 PM	Status	Canceled
Departing from	Boston (Rowes Wharf)	Departure Time	8:30 PM	Destination	Hingham	Arrival Time	9:00 PM	Status	Canceled

Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25, 2024)

Subway, bus, and The RIDE run on a Sunday schedule.

Commuter Rail operates on a weekend schedule.

No ferry service.

Subway, bus, and The RIDE run on a Sunday schedule.

Commuter Rail operates on a weekend schedule.

No ferry service.

New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31, 2024)

Subway runs on a regular weekday schedule. Service increases after 3 PM.

Bus, Commuter Rail, ferry, and The RIDE run on a regular weekday schedule.

Note: Starting at 8 PM on December 31, subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and The RIDE will be fare-free. Commuter Rail trips will be free to and from North Station from 8 PM through the end of service.

Subway runs on a regular weekday schedule. Service increases after 3 PM.

Bus, Commuter Rail, ferry, and The RIDE run on a regular weekday schedule.

Note: Starting at 8 PM on December 31, subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and The RIDE will be fare-free. Commuter Rail trips will be free to and from North Station from 8 PM through the end of service.

New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1, 2025)

Subway, bus, and The RIDE run on a Sunday schedule.

Commuter Rail operates on a weekend schedule.

No ferry service.

Subway, bus, and The RIDE run on a Sunday schedule.

Commuter Rail operates on a weekend schedule.

No ferry service.

$10 Holiday Passes

Commuter Rail train crossing a bridge over a river, with lush greenery

You can buy $10 Commuter Rail tickets on select holidays.

Learn more about $10 Commuter Rail Holiday Passes

Please note:

Only holidays with modified service are listed above.
If we're running a weekend schedule, please be aware that routes that do not typically run on weekends will not be in service.

Charlie Service Center Holiday Schedule

The Charlie Service Center is closed on these holidays:

New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Patriots' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

Note: The Charlie Service Center will close at 2 PM on Christmas Eve and at 2 PM on New Year's Eve.

Learn more about the Charlie Service Center

Trip Planner

Choose your origin and destination to calculate your fare with our Trip Planner.

Paying for Your Trip

To avoid long lines at fare vending machines and ticket windows, we recommend buying MBTA tickets before your trip.

The cost of your trip and the type of pass you need depend on how long you’ll be in town and which modes of transit you’ll be using.

$10 Weekend Commuter Rail Passes are accepted for trips on all three days of federal holiday weekends.

Learn more about fares

Safety and Etiquette

Please follow these guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort while celebrating.

If you need to report an emergency, please call 911 or the Transit Police at 617-222-1212.

Rider etiquette

Alcohol consumption is not allowed on MBTA vehicles or at stations.
If you are wearing a backpack, remove it and hold it at your side or set it between your feet.
Let passengers off the train before you board.
Leave large items at home.

Learn more about rider etiquette

Alcohol consumption is not allowed on MBTA vehicles or at stations.
If you are wearing a backpack, remove it and hold it at your side or set it between your feet.
Let passengers off the train before you board.
Leave large items at home.

Learn more about rider etiquette

Safety

MBTA Transit Police officers are available in and near stations. If you need assistance, please report directly to a uniformed official.
If you need to report an emergency, call 911 or the Transit Police at 617-222-1212.
You can also report emergencies anonymously with the SeeSay App on your iPhone or Android device. We monitor the app 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you can expect a response within a few minutes.

Learn more about safety on the T

Learn more about MBTA Transit Police

MBTA Transit Police officers are available in and near stations. If you need assistance, please report directly to a uniformed official.
If you need to report an emergency, call 911 or the Transit Police at 617-222-1212.
You can also report emergencies anonymously with the SeeSay App on your iPhone or Android device. We monitor the app 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you can expect a response within a few minutes.

Learn more about safety on the T

Learn more about MBTA Transit Police

In-station assistance

Transit Ambassadors wear bright red polo shirts, sweaters, or jackets with T logos and can be found at stations throughout the system.
They can help you buy tickets and passes, figure out the best way to get to your destination, and provide real-time travel information.
Transit Ambassadors also provide assistance during special events, system outages, and service disruptions.

Learn more about Transit Ambassadors

Transit Ambassadors wear bright red polo shirts, sweaters, or jackets with T logos and can be found at stations throughout the system.
They can help you buy tickets and passes, figure out the best way to get to your destination, and provide real-time travel information.
Transit Ambassadors also provide assistance during special events, system outages, and service disruptions.