Is Christmas Eve a federal holiday? Here’s what you need to know – NBC Chicago

Most people know that Christmas Day is a holiday in the United States, but what about Christmas Eve?

Turns out it’s not actually a federal holiday.

However, this does not mean that many people do not get time off from work.

Here’s what you need to know:

What are federal holidays?

Date	Holiday
Wednesday 01 January	New Year’s Day
Monday, January 20	Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 20 *	Inauguration Day
Monday, February 17 **	Washington’s birthday
Monday, May 26	memorial day
Thursday 19 June	Juneteenth National Independence Day
Friday 04 July	Independence Day
Monday, September 1	Labor Day
Monday, October 13	Columbus Day
Tuesday 11 November	Veterans Day
Thursday 27 November	Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, December 25	christmas day

What is closed on Christmas Eve?

President Joe Biden issued an executive order last week ordered “all executive departments and agencies of the federal government” closed and “employees relieved of duty on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, the day before Christmas Day.”

Illinois Secretary of State offices will be closed Christmas Eve.

Is rubbish collected on Christmas Eve?

In Chicago, trash is picked up on Christmas Eve, but holiday plans remain in place until Christmas Day, when trash is not picked up.

You should check your city’s schedule for the holiday week.

Will mail be delivered on Christmas Eve?

According to the United States Postal Service, local post offices will be open Christmas Eve, but the USPS encourages customers to check each location for specific hours.

Mail will be collected from blue collection boxes and regular mail will be delivered.

Are the banks open on Christmas Eve?

Many banks will be open on Christmas Eve, however they may have adjusted opening hours.

Chase Bank, for example, does not list Christmas Eve on its holiday closing schedule.

You should check with your bank before you go to make sure of their opening hours.

Which shops are open on Christmas Eve?

While many stores like Target and Walmart will be open Christmas Eve, several will have limited hours and others will close.

Aldi

Aldi stores will operate on “limited opening hours” on Christmas Eve. Customers are encouraged to check their local store.

Best buy

According to the website, many Best Buy stores will be “open for extended holiday hours,” though customers are encouraged to check their location for exact hours.

Mall-based Best Buy stores vary based on mall hours, Best Buy said.

Christmas Evemost Best Buy stores are expected to be open until

Costco

Christmas Eve, Costco store hours vary by location, with many open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CVS

Store hours may vary by location, with some CVS locations open Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jewel Osco

Until Christmas Eve, all Jewel Osco stores have normal opening hours, with the stores opening at 6.00 to midnight.

On Christmas Eve, the shops are open from 6am to 6pm

Heinen’s

Last year, Heinen’s stores closed at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All shops were also closed on Christmas Day and the day after.

Heinens encourages customers to call their local store for their holiday store hours. Most shops are expected to open from 8am to 4pm on Christmas Eve.

Kohl’s

Kohl’s has extended store opening hours up to the holidays, from 20 December to 23 December, with most locations open from 8.00 to midnight.

Christmas Eve, the shops open early at 7.00 and closes at 19.00. Orders placed no later than 1pm on Tuesday 24th December will be available before stores close on Christmas Eve.

Macy’s

Macy’s holiday store hours may vary, with most stores open Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mariano’s

All shops and fuel centers open at 06.00 Christmas Eve and closes at 6 p.m., Mariano said, and most Mariano’s pharmacies close at 16.00 that day.

Meijer

Meijer stores may vary by location, with many stores open Christmas Eve from 06.00 to 19.00

Starbucks

Starbucks hours vary by location and store, according to a spokesperson. Many shops may have reduced opening hours on Christmas Eve.

Customers are encouraged to use the Starbucks app or Starbucks store finder for more.

Goal

Through December 23, the Minnesota-based retailer offers extended opening hourswith shops open at 7.00 until midnight local time.

On Christmas Eve, Target stores are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m

Trader Joe’s

Most Trader Joe’s stores will close early Christmas Eve, with many stores open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customers are encouraged to check their local stores.

TJ Maxx

Local shops may have extended opening hours up to Christmas week.

On Christmas Eve, most stores will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the stores will be closed on Christmas Day.

Walmart

Walmart stores are typically open from 06.00 at 23.00

On Christmas Eve, the store’s opening hours may vary from place to place, with many opening at 6.00 and closes at 18.00.

Whole foods

Most Whole Foods stores will be open Christmas Eve, but hours may vary by location, with many open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Customers are encouraged to check their local stores.

Walgreens

Store hours may vary, with Walgreens stores typically opening Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Woodman’s Food Market

Woodman’s Food Market locations are typically open 24 hours a day, but not on holidays.

Store opening hours on Christmas Eve may vary, and most stores are expected to be open from midnight to 5:45 p.m.