Will banks and post offices be open on Christmas Eve 2024? 

Will banks and offices be operational on Christmas Eve? (Image via Pexels/ Eddieo)
Will banks and offices be operational on Christmas Eve? (Image via Pexels/ Eddieo)

Are you looking for a last-minute banking or postal service on Christmas Eve? The United States Postal Service offices confirmed that services will be open during regular hours. Additionally, mail will be delivered on December 24, 2024. Most banks will also operate at regular hours, with a few banks closing early for the day.

It is advised to plan and check local timings of the local bank branches on Christmas Eve. Banking and postal services will be closed on December 25, 2024. Additionally, no mail will be delivered on Christmas Day.

Can citizens avail of the post and banking services on December 24? (Image via Pexels/ David Kanigan)
Can citizens avail of the post and banking services on December 24? (Image via Pexels/ David Kanigan)

US Banking and postal services to remain open on Christmas Eve

US banking and postal services will remain open on December 24. (Image via Pexels/ Karolina Grabowska)
US banking and postal services will remain open on December 24. (Image via Pexels/ Karolina Grabowska)

The holiday season is a time of festivities and fun, but it also marks a time for wrapping up chores. If you are looking to use postal services, the U.S. Post Services will be available during regular hours on December 24. However, if you are looking to ship something on Christmas Day, you may have to opt for a shipping service like UPS Express Critical and FedEx Custom Critical, which are operational 365 days a year.

Major banks, including Capital One, Truist, Bank Of America, and PNC, will be open on December 24, 2024. However, a few banks, such as Truist, American National Bank, and PNC, will be operational only till 2 PM. Additionally, banks such as CitiBank will be closed on December 24. Since Christmas Day is one of the federal days, all banks and post offices will remain shut on December 25, 2024. Regular banking services will resume on December 26.


Last-minute errands are common during the festive season. Most banks and postal services will be open on Christmas Eve. However, it is advised to check your local branch timings during the holiday season.

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