{"id":100268,"date":"2024-12-24T10:08:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T15:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/?p=100268"},"modified":"2024-12-24T10:08:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T15:08:45","slug":"christmas-2024-banks-post-offices-shipping-services-whats-open-and-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/christmas-2024-banks-post-offices-shipping-services-whats-open-and-closed\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Eve 2024: Are Banks, Post Offices, and Shipping Services Running? Here\u2019s What\u2019s Open and Closed!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Christmas Eve<\/strong> falls on <strong>Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024<\/strong>, and many essential services, including banks, post offices, and shipping providers, will operate with adjusted schedules. Whether you need to send a package, complete a banking transaction, or check mail delivery, here\u2019s what you can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Banking on Christmas Eve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most major <strong>banks<\/strong> will operate on Dec. 24, but early closures are expected. Banks such as <strong>Capital One<\/strong>, <strong>Bank of America<\/strong>, <strong>PNC<\/strong>, <strong>Truist<\/strong>, and <strong>CitiBank<\/strong> will open their branches, though specific schedules may vary by location. Some branches, including those of <strong>PNC<\/strong> and <strong>Truist<\/strong>, are scheduled to close as early as 2 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid inconvenience, confirm the operating hours of your <strong>local branch<\/strong> before heading out. For simpler transactions, <strong>online<\/strong> and <strong>mobile banking<\/strong> services can be a convenient alternative, particularly during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USPS Services and Mail Delivery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>U.S. Postal Service (USPS)<\/strong> confirmed its services will operate as usual on Christmas Eve, ensuring that mail delivery and post office operations proceed without interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Post Office Hours:<\/strong> Branches will maintain regular hours, but it\u2019s wise to confirm with your local office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mail Delivery:<\/strong> Regular mail and packages will be delivered, keeping holiday correspondence on track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If mailing packages on Christmas Eve, consider expedited options to guarantee delivery before Christmas Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shipping Services: UPS and FedEx Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For last-minute deliveries or pickups, <strong>UPS<\/strong> and <strong>FedEx<\/strong> will offer services on Christmas Eve with a few adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Delivery:<\/strong> Available for all services on Dec. 24.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pickup Restrictions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Air and International Air pickups must be prearranged by <strong>Dec. 19<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ground service pickups are not available on Christmas Eve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UPS Stores:<\/strong> Open, but hours vary by location. Contact your nearest store to confirm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Critical Services:<\/strong> For urgent needs, <strong>UPS Express Critical<\/strong> operates year-round. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/upsexpresscritical.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upsexpresscritical.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FedEx<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Critical Shipping Needs:<\/strong> <strong>FedEx Custom Critical<\/strong> is available 24\/7, including Christmas Eve. For more information, call 1-800-762-3787.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pickup and Delivery:<\/strong> Most FedEx services will be operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Office Hours:<\/strong> FedEx Office locations will run on modified schedules. Check with your local branch for precise times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stock Market Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>stock market<\/strong> will operate on <strong>Christmas Eve<\/strong> but with an early closure at <strong>1 p.m. ET<\/strong>. Both the <strong>New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)<\/strong> and <strong>NASDAQ<\/strong> will cease trading at this time. Investors are advised to finalize any trades or financial transactions before the early shutdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grocery Stores, Restaurants, and Retail Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For last-minute shopping or dining out, most <strong>grocery stores<\/strong> and <strong>retailers<\/strong> will remain open, though many will close earlier than usual. <strong>Restaurants<\/strong> may offer limited seating times or special holiday menus, making reservations highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Retail chains are expected to adjust their hours to accommodate last-minute holiday shoppers. Checking specific <strong>store hours<\/strong> in advance can help ensure your errands are completed without interruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the Most of Christmas Eve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To manage your day effectively:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm the operating hours of local branches, stores, and services to avoid wasted trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leverage <strong>online tools<\/strong> for banking and package tracking to save time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If shipping is critical, plan ahead to use <strong>express services<\/strong> from <strong>UPS<\/strong> or <strong>FedEx<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With a little planning, you can complete all your errands and enjoy a seamless start to the <strong>holiday celebrations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering what\u2019s open on Christmas Eve 2024? With adjusted hours and early closures, planning ahead is crucial for banks, post offices, and shipping services. Here\u2019s a quick look at what you might need to know\u2014before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":100272,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-100268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100268"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100268\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":100273,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100268\/revisions\/100273"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/100272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}