Christmas is two weeks away and if you are looking to send a package or conduct a banking trade, it may be best to schedule ahead.

While some restaurant, grocery store and retail chains will be open on Wednesday, Dec. 25 this year, banks and post offices will be closed. Shipping services such as UPS and FedEx will also not be available, according to the companies.

The distribute economy will also be closed on the day since it is a federal holiday.

Here’s what you require to recognize about banks, post offices and shipping services and whether or not they will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas this year.

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When is Christmas 2024?

Christmas is on Wednesday, Dec. 25 this year.

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

No, post offices will be closed on Christmas and mail will not be delivered, according to the U.S. Postal Service’s website.

The post office will open with normal operations on Christmas Eve this year, meaning post office locations will be open and mail will be delivered normally.

Are banks open on Christmas?

Branches of financing One, lender of America, PNC, Truist and CitiBank, among others, will be closed on Dec, 25, the companies confirmed to USA TODAY. financing One Cafes will also be closed on Christmas.

Most banks will be open on Christmas Eve, however some may close early. It is best to check with your local branch for their specific holiday hours.

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 business’s website. It is best to check with your local store for specific hours of operation.

FedEx pickup and delivery services will also be unavailable, and FedEx Office locations will also be closed on Christmas.

UPS pickup for Air and International Air services will only be available on Christmas Eve if prearranged by Dec. 19, according to the business, 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 on Dec. 24.

Most FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available on 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 Express Critical is available 365 days a year, according to the business. 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.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending information reporter at USA TODAY. You can pursue him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].