Are banks, post offices, UPS, FedEx open Christmas Eve 2024?

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Christmas is this week, and if you want to make a bank transaction or send a package, you can plan ahead.

Almost all grocery, restaurant and retail chains will be open on Christmas Eve, although most with adjusted opening hours, and banks and post offices will be no different.

The stock market will also be open on December 24, although markets will close early at 1:00 PM ET in anticipation of Christmas Day.

Most UPS and FedEx shipping services will also be available on the day, and retail locations should also remain open, according to the companies.

Here’s what you need to know about banks, post offices and courier services and whether they will be open on Tuesday 24 December this year.

When is Christmas Eve 2024?

Christmas Eve is Tuesday 24 December this year.

Is the post office open on Christmas Eve? Will mail be delivered?

US Postal Service post offices will be open regular business hours and mail will be delivered on Dec. 24, the USPS confirmed to USA TODAY.

Are the banks open on Christmas Eve?

Branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist and CitiBank, among others, will be open on December 24, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY.

Some branches of PNC and Truist will close at 2 p.m. local time on the day, the companies told USA TODAY, and other banking companies may follow the same schedule.

It is best to check with your local department for their specific holiday hours before you drive there.

Are shipping services such as UPS and FedEx open on Christmas Eve?

UPS delivery for all services is available Dec. 24, according to the company’s website, and UPS Store locations will be open.

UPS pickup for air and international air services is only available if arranged by December 19th, and UPS ground pickup is not available on Christmas Eve.

Most FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on Christmas Eve, according to the company’s website, and FedEx office locations will have modified hours. Customers should contact their local FedEx office for specific holiday times.

UPS Express Critical is available 365 days a year, according to the company. For more information, call 1-800-714-8779 or visit upsexpresscritical.com.

FedEx Custom Critical is also available 365 days a year. For more information, call 1-800-762-3787.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].