During the Christmas season in 2025, many establishments adjust their operating hours to observe the holiday.
Christmas Date and Federal Status
Christmas Day falls on Thursday, December 25, 2025. It is recognized as a federal holiday across the United States.
Bank Operations
Financial institutions typically remain accessible on Christmas Eve, though some may reduce their hours. On Christmas Day itself, most banks will be closed in accordance with federal holiday observance.
Postal and Shipping Services
The United States Postal Service will suspend all operations on Christmas Day, with no mail delivery or post office services available. Services will resume on December 26.
Major shipping companies like FedEx and UPS will also halt pickup and delivery services on Christmas Day, with their retail locations closed.
Additional Holiday Days
While Christmas Eve and December 26 have been designated as federal holidays for 2025, this is not a permanent change. Most private sector businesses will continue normal operations on these days unless they choose otherwise.
Government offices will close for Christmas Day, but many private businesses such as banks and retailers will maintain standard operations on December 24 and 26.
