Christmas Eve and Day: A Guide to Closed Markets, Mail Services, and Store HoursThe New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq close early on December 24th and remain shut on December 25th. Bond markets wrap up at 2 p.m. on the 24th and stay closed the next day.The U.S. Postal Service delivers regular mail on Christmas Eve, but post offices may have shorter hours. No regular mail on Christmas Day, but priority express gets through. UPS delivers regularly on the 24th, with limited service on the 25th. FedEx offers modified service both days.Banks are usually closed on Christmas Day, but ATMs and apps are accessible. Many branches may shorten hours on Christmas Eve, so call ahead. Government offices, federal and most state ones, close on December 25th, with some states like Florida closing on the 26th.Stores and supermarkets mostly stay open on Christmas Eve, but some close early. Big names like Costco, Walmart, and Target lock their doors on Christmas Day, but online shopping and select pharmacies keep limited hours.Trading and services resume on December 26th. Plan your errands wisely and enjoy the festivities with loved ones.

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