• Beginning May 8, 2021, all of the COVID restrictions limiting New Hampshire businesses became recommendations instead.
  • The Governor announced on April 16, 2021 that the state’s mask order would expire, and citizens no longer were required to wear masks in businesses.
  • On November 19, the governor announced a statewide face mask order, requiring people over five years old to wear a mask in public spaces. This order was extended until March 2021.
  • Reopenings are decided on a county-by-county basis, following social distancing measures. An order effective November 20 and lasts until January 15 allows restaurants to resume indoor and outdoor dining at full capacity, so long as they continue to adhere to social distancing and sanitation guidelines.