The holiday season is upon us, with Christmas and Hanukkah falling on December 25. To help you navigate the schedule changes, we’ve compiled this quick guide.
Stock Market:
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will close early on December 24 at 1 p.m. Eastern and remain closed on December 25. Bond markets will also close at 2 p.m. on December 24 and stay shut on December 25.
Mail Delivery:
The U.S. Postal Service will deliver mail on December 24, but with varying hours by location. No regular mail delivery occurs on December 25, except for Priority Mail Express shipments. UPS and FedEx will operate normally on both days.
Banks:
Most banks are closed on December 25, but ATMs and mobile banking apps allow transactions to be made. Some branches may have modified hours on December 24; check with your local branch.
Government Offices:
Federal offices are closed on December 25 due to the federal holiday. State offices also observe the day as a state holiday. On December 24, President Joe Biden’s executive order mandates closure of federal departments and agencies, while states make their own decisions.
Stores:
Most stores and supermarkets are open on December 24, but some close early. However, pharmacies like CVS will stay open on Christmas Day.
Key Dates:
– December 24: Stock market closes at 1 p.m., mail delivery available, banks mostly closed, government offices closed (except for modified hours on President Biden’s order).
– December 25: No regular mail delivery, some stores and supermarkets close early, pharmacies like CVS stay open.
– December 26: Financial markets resume trading.
Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/is-the-stock-market-open-on-christmas-does-the-post-office-deliver-mail-6ec76f87