Christmas Eve 2025: Will banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx be open in US? Check details

Check out details about the availability of banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx services on December 24, Christmas Eve.

Published on: Dec 23, 2025, 10:43:29 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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If you are planning to mail someone a gift or conduct a banking transaction this Christmas Eve, you may want to know if banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx will remain open. The good news is that most UPS and FedEx shipping services will be available on Wednesday, Christmas Eve, December 24, this year.

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Will post offices remain open on Christmas Eve and will mail be delivered?

The USPS website says that U.S. Postal Service post offices will be open, and mail will be delivered on December 24. Mail will be picked up from blue collection boxes by the scheduled collection times on the box. You can check with your local post office for specific hours of operation on Christmas Eve.

Will banks remain open on Christmas Eve?

Most bank branches will remain open, but some might have shortened or adjusted hours. You can check with your local bank branch for their specific holiday hours.

Will UPS and FedEx remain open on Christmas Eve?

UPS delivery for all services is available on Christmas Eve, the company’s website says. UPS Store locations will remain open until at least 3 pm local time.

UPS Store hours could vary depending on the location. The company asks its customers to check its store locator to find operating hours.

UPS pickup for Air and International Air services will only be available if prearranged by December 18. UPS Ground service pickup is unavailable on Christmas Eve. The company says that UPS Express Critical is available 365 days a year. For more information, one can call 1-800-714-8779 or visit mnx.com.

Most FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on Christmas Eve. However, FedEx Office locations will have modified hours. To know specific holiday hours, customers can get in touch with their local FedEx Office location.

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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