How this guide was checked. Regular schedules and year-round status were checked on official sources on July 29, 2026. Most Christmas 2026 hours were not yet announced. Always confirm Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, private-event, and weather changes directly.
What is open in the Hamptons at Christmas?
During the broader Christmas season, the most dependable options are year-round restaurants, gourmet and neighborhood markets, cinemas, arts organizations, libraries, wineries, and hotels. Christmas Day is a different question: many otherwise year-round places close or use special hours. As of July 29, 2026, most businesses had not yet published Christmas 2026 schedules, so this guide does not label a place open on December 25 unless its own source supports that claim.
Stock the house before Christmas Eve
Plan grocery, prepared-food, wine, pharmacy, and firewood needs before the final holiday-hours window. Citarella’s Hamptons markets, Schiavoni’s in Sag Harbor, Amber Waves in Amagansett, and other year-round markets are useful planning anchors, but each can publish a separate Christmas schedule. Catering and prepared-food deadlines usually arrive well before the holiday itself.
Reserve holiday meals; do not assume the regular menu
Year-round dining rooms may offer a prix-fixe menu, require deposits, reduce seatings, or close for a private holiday. The American Hotel, East Hampton Grill, and 75 Main all publish regular operating information, but holiday service should be confirmed directly. A reservation platform showing a table is stronger evidence than an old article, though the restaurant remains the final source.
Build Christmas-week plans around live calendars
Sag Harbor Cinema, Guild Hall, the Parrish Art Museum, Southampton Arts Center, and local libraries give a holiday stay more structure, but exhibitions and programs do not run continuously. Guild Hall and the Parrish explicitly list Christmas Day closures; the Hampton Library lists Christmas Eve and Christmas Day closures. Use these places for the days around Christmas, not as automatic December 25 plans.
Leave room for weather and early darkness
Winter plans work best in compact town clusters with one booked meal and one flexible indoor stop. Check road and weather conditions, allow more time between towns, and avoid building a day around a single unconfirmed storefront. For tree lightings, parades, and seasonal community events, use organizer-linked event guides rather than last year’s calendar.
Local directory
Year-round Hamptons places to check for Christmas week
These businesses and institutions are credible holiday-season anchors. The status note explains what the official source supports—and where a separate Christmas-hours check is still required.
Sag Harbor
Hotel & restaurant
The American Hotel
Known for: A traditional Main Street dining room, American-French cooking, a deep wine cellar, and eight individually appointed guest rooms.
Seasonal note: The official site says the restaurant accepts reservations every day of the year. Still confirm the Christmas menu, seating times, and availability directly.
Check current informationEast Hampton
Restaurant
East Hampton Grill
Known for: Year-round American dinner service in a polished but straightforward North Main Street setting.
Seasonal note: The restaurant identifies itself as open year-round. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day service should be checked separately.
Check current informationSouthampton
Restaurant
75 Main
Known for: Contemporary American food and all-day service in the center of Southampton Village.
Seasonal note: The official site currently says open every day. Confirm holiday seatings and special menus before relying on the regular schedule.
Check current informationBridgehampton, East Hampton & Southampton
Gourmet market
Citarella
Known for: Seafood, butcher service, prepared meals, sushi, cheese, pastry, produce, catering, and gift baskets.
Seasonal note: Citarella publishes regular Hamptons store hours plus special holiday notices. Check the location page and order prepared foods ahead.
Check current informationSag Harbor
Grocery market
Schiavoni’s Market
Known for: Household groceries, prepared meals, catering, meat and seafood counters, and house-made specialties.
Seasonal note: The market publishes winter hours. Confirm its separate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day schedule before making a final provisioning plan.
Check current informationAmagansett
Farm market & kitchen
Amber Waves Farm & Market
Known for: Farm-grown produce, regional pantry goods, coffee, pastries, breakfast, lunch, and vegetarian and vegan options.
Seasonal note: Amber Waves says the market is open year-round. Holiday-week market and kitchen hours still require a direct check.
Check current informationSagaponack
Winery & tasting room
Wölffer Estate Tasting Room
Known for: Local wine tastings, small bites, vineyard views, tours, and bottles to take home or give as gifts.
Seasonal note: The Tasting Room is described as open year-round, seven days a week, but can close for private events. Confirm Christmas-week reservations.
Check current informationSag Harbor
Cinema
Sag Harbor Cinema
Known for: Current releases, repertory film, conversations, and a restored art-deco Main Street moviegoing experience.
Seasonal note: The nonprofit describes its audience engagement as year-round. The live showtime calendar—not regular business hours—is the source for Christmas week.
Check current informationEast Hampton
Museum & performing arts
Guild Hall
Known for: Museum exhibitions and a theater program spanning performance, film, music, talks, and community work.
Seasonal note: Guild Hall lists Christmas Day as a holiday closure and an early gallery close on Christmas Eve. Check what is on during the surrounding days.
Check current informationWater Mill
Art museum
Parrish Art Museum
Known for: American art, East End artists, changing exhibitions, public programs, a shop, cafe, and distinctive Water Mill architecture.
Seasonal note: The museum publishes year-round weekly hours but lists Christmas Day as closed. Review current exhibitions for another holiday-week day.
Check current informationBridgehampton
Library
Hampton Library
Known for: Books, Wi-Fi, public computers, children’s services, a Library of Things, and museum passes for eligible patrons.
Seasonal note: The official library-system listing shows regular weekly hours and closures on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Check current informationMontauk
Taproom
Montauk Brewing Company
Known for: Montauk-rooted craft beer, rotating taps, takeaway beer, and brewery merchandise.
Seasonal note: The brewery confirms that its taproom is open year-round. Check its website for the actual Christmas-week schedule.
Check current informationMontauk
Hotel
Montauk Manor
Known for: A historic hilltop resort with condominium-style accommodations, kitchens in many units, an indoor pool, and winter stays.
Seasonal note: The hotel publishes winter and holiday-period rates, including New Year’s. Confirm room and on-site restaurant availability for Christmas dates.
Check current informationSouthampton
Arts center
Southampton Arts Center
Known for: Changing exhibitions, films, talks, workshops, children’s programs, and live events on Jobs Lane.
Seasonal note: The center publishes gallery hours and an event calendar. Confirm whether an exhibition or program is running during your exact holiday dates.
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