Need to run an unexpected errand during the holidays?
Christmas Eve and Christmas fall on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, this year. Many banks, post offices and public services will be closed in observance of the holidays.
Here’s which businesses and public services will be open and closed Dec. 24 and 25 in Greater Cincinnati.
What’s open and closed on Christmas Eve in Greater Cincinnati?
Are banks open on Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve falls on a Tuesday this year, so most banks in Greater Cincinnati will be open, including Chase Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Federal Reserve Banks, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and TD Banks.
Some branches might close early on Christmas Eve, so it is best to check with your local branch for its specific holiday hours.
Are FedEx, UPS and USPS open on Christmas Eve?
Most FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available Christmas Eve, and FedEx Office locations will have modified hours. It is best to check with your local store for its specific hours of operation on Dec. 24.
UPS pickup for Air and International Air services will only be available on Christmas Eve if prearranged by Dec. 19, USA TODAY reported, and there will be no UPS Ground service pickup on the day. UPS delivery for all services will be available, however, and UPS Store locations will be open Dec. 24.
Local United States Postal Service locations will also be open Christmas Eve. Mail-in blue collection boxes will be picked up, and regular mail will be delivered.
UPS Express Critical is available 365 days a year, according to the company. For more information, call 1-800-714-8779 or visit upsexpresscritical.com.
FedEx Custom Critical is also available 365 days a year. For more information, call 1-800-762-3787.
Will trash be collected on Christmas Eve?
The city’s trash collection schedule will not be affected by Christmas Eve.
Are schools open on Christmas Eve?
Cincinnati Public Schools, Covington Independent Schools, Newport Independent Schools, Kenton County Schools, Boone County Schools and Campbell County Schools will be closed for winter break.
Are government offices open on Christmas Eve?
Government offices in Hamilton County will be open. Offices in Campbell, Kenton and Boone counties will be closed.
Federal non-essential government employees will also be off work and most federal government offices will be closed.
Are libraries open on Christmas Eve?
The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library will be closed on Christmas Eve.
Is the stock market open on Christmas Eve?
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will close early at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
What’s open and closed on Christmas in Greater Cincinnati?
Are banks open on Christmas?
Most banks will be closed on Christmas as it’s a federal holiday, including Chase Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Federal Reserve Banks, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and TD Banks.
Are FedEx, UPS and USPS open on Christmas?
FedEx pickup and delivery services will be unavailable on Dec. 25, and FedEx Office locations will also be closed on Christmas.
Christmas is a postal holiday, so UPS and USPS pickup and delivery services will be unavailable Dec. 25. Local UPS stores may be closed, so it’s best to check with your local UPS store for exact hours of operation. Local USPS stores will be closed.
UPS Express Critical is available 365 days a year, according to the company. For more information, call 1-800-714-8779 or visit upsexpresscritical.com.
FedEx Custom Critical is also available 365 days a year. For more information, call 1-800-762-3787.
Will trash be collected on Christmas?
If you are a city resident and your regular trash collection day is Wednesday, trash will be collected Thursday, Dec. 26, instead. Collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.
Are schools open on Christmas?
Cincinnati Public Schools, Covington Independent Schools, Newport Independent Schools, Kenton County Schools, Boone County Schools and Campbell County Schools will be closed for winter break.
Are government offices open on Christmas?
Government offices in Hamilton, Campbell, Kenton and Boone counties will be closed.
Since Christmas is a federal holiday, all non-essential federal government offices will also be closed.
Are libraries open on Christmas?
The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library will be closed on Christmas.
Is the stock market open on Christmas?
The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will be closed.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Are Cincinnati banks, post offices open on Christmas?