URGENT UPDATE: As Christmas Day approaches on December 25, 2025, crucial services including banks and post offices will be closed, impacting holiday plans for many.
This year, families are reminded that most major banks, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase, will be closed on Thursday, December 25. Branches will resume regular hours on Friday, December 26, making it essential to plan accordingly for any financial needs.
The U.S. Postal Service has confirmed that all post offices will be closed and no mail will be delivered on Christmas Day. For those expecting deliveries or needing to send packages, post offices will reopen on December 26 for retail transactions.
Meanwhile, while many grocery and retail stores will remain closed, select locations of Walgreens will be available with adjusted hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. However, most pharmacies will not operate, so check your local store for precise hours.
Delivery services will also be affected. Both FedEx and UPS have announced that pickup and delivery will be unavailable on Christmas Day. FedEx Office locations will also be closed, while UPS Store hours may vary by location. For urgent needs, UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical services will remain operational 365 days a year.
Additionally, the city’s Environmental Services Department will halt collections, landfill operations, and citizen collection stations on December 25 and 26, with only gray bins being collected on Saturday, December 27.
With these closures, it’s important for residents to adjust their holiday plans. Families should take note of these interruptions to ensure a smooth Christmas celebration.
For further details, check the respective service websites or contact customer service for more information on specific location hours and services.
Stay tuned for updates as we approach this busy holiday season.
