Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open Christmas 2025? What to know

Christmas is this week and if you are looking to mail a package or conduct a banking transaction on the holiday, it is a good idea to plan ahead.

While some restaurant chains will remain open on Dec. 25 this year, nearly all grocery and retail chains will be closed, and that will also be the case for banks, post offices and shipping services.

Nearly all grocery and retail chains will be closed on Christmas Day this year, however some restaurant chains will remain open. Banks, post offices, and shipping services will also be closed on Dec. 25 this year. Additionally, the stock market will also be closed on Christmas Day, and markets will also close early at 1 p.m. ET on Christmas Eve in anticipation of the holiday.

Here's what you need to know about banks, post offices, and shipping services and whether or not they'll be open on Christmas Day this year.

When is Christmas 2025?

Christmas is on Thursday, Dec. 25.

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

U.S. Postal Service post offices will be closed, and mail will not be delivered on Christmas Day, according to the agency's website.

Post offices will reopen for retail transactions on Dec. 26, and mail will be delivered that day.

Are banks open on Christmas?

Branches of Bank of America, Truist, PNC, Capital One, Wells Fargo, CitiBank, JPMorgan Chase, and other banks will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25.

Banks will reopen under their regular operating hours on Friday, Dec. 26.

Are shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, open on Christmas?

UPS pickup and delivery services will not be available on Christmas, and UPS Store locations may be closed, according to the company's website. Customers are encouraged to check with their local store for specific hours of operation.

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

FedEx pickup and delivery services will also be unavailable, and FedEx Office locations will also be closed on Dec. 25. 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].