Most people know that Christmas Day is a holiday in the United States, but what about Christmas Eve?

Turns out it’s not actually a federal holiday.

However, that doesn’t mean that many people don’t have a day off.

Here’s what you should know:

What are federal holidays?

Date	Vacation
Wednesday, January 1st	New Year
Monday, January 20th	Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday
Monday, January 20th *	Inauguration day
Monday, February 17th **	Washington’s birthday
Monday, May 26th	Memorial Day
Thursday, June 19th	National Independence Day in June
Friday, July 4th	Independence Day
Monday, September 1st	Labor Day
Monday, October 13th	Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 11th	Veterans Day
Thursday, November 27th	Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, December 25th	Christmas Day

What is closed on Christmas Eve?

President Joe Biden issued an executive order last week ordering “all executive departments and agencies of the federal government” to close and “relieve employees from duty on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, the day before Christmas.”

Illinois Secretary of State offices will be closed on Christmas Eve.

Will the trash be picked up on Christmas Eve?

In Chicago, trash will be picked up on Christmas Eve, but holiday plans for Christmas Day, when trash will not be picked up, remain in place.

You should check your city’s schedule for the holiday week.

Will the mail be delivered on Christmas Eve?

According to the United States Postal Service, local post offices will be open on Christmas Eve, but USPS urges customers to check each location for specific hours.

Mail is collected from blue collection boxes and regular mail is delivered.

Are banks open on Christmas Eve?

Many banks will be open on Christmas Eve, but they may have adjusted their opening hours.

Chase Bank, for example, does not include Christmas Eve in its holiday closure schedule.

Before you go to your bank, you should find out what their opening hours are.

Which shops are open on Christmas Eve?

While many stores like Target and Walmart will be open on Christmas Eve, some will have limited hours and others will be closed.

Aldi

Aldi stores will be open with “restricted opening hours” on Christmas Eve. Customers are encouraged to check at their local store.

Best buy

According to the website, many Best Buy stores “will be open for extended hours on holidays,” but customers are encouraged to check with their location for exact hours.

According to Best Buy, Best Buy stores located in malls vary depending on mall hours.

On Christmas Eve, most Best Buy stores are expected to be open until 6 p.m

Costco

On Christmas Eve, Costco store hours vary by location, with many open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

CVS

Store hours may vary by location, with some CVS locations open on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m

Jewel Osco

Before Christmas Eve, all Jewel Osco stores will operate normal hours: stores will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight.

On Christmas Eve the shops are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m

Heinens

Last year, Heinen’s stores closed at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All shops were closed on Christmas Day and the day after.

Heinen’s encourages customers to call their local store to check holiday hours. Most stores are expected to open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Kohl’s

Kohl’s has extended hours ahead of the holidays from December 20th to 23rd, with most locations open from 8 a.m. to midnight.

On Christmas Eve the shops open early at 7am and close at 7pm. Orders placed by 1pm on Tuesday December 24th will be available before stores close on Christmas Eve.

Macy’s

Macy’s holiday store hours may vary, with most stores open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve

Marianos

All stores and gas stations will open at 6 a.m. on Christmas Eve and close at 6 p.m., Mariano’s said, with most Mariano’s pharmacies closing at 4 p.m. that day.

Meier

Meijer stores may vary by location, with many stores open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve

Starbucks

Starbucks hours vary by location and store, according to a spokesperson. Many stores may have reduced opening hours on Christmas Eve.

Customers are encouraged to use the Starbucks app or Starbucks Store Locator for more information.

Goal

Through December 23, the Minnesota-based retailer is offering extended hours, with stores open from 7 a.m. to midnight local time.

On Christmas Eve, Target stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m

Trader Joe’s

Most Trader Joe’s stores close early on Christmas Eve. Many shops are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customers are encouraged to check out their local stores.

TJ Maxx

Local stores may have extended opening hours leading up to Christmas week.

On Christmas Eve most shops are open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and shops are closed on Christmas Day.

Walmart

Walmart stores are typically open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m

On Christmas Eve, hours may vary depending on location, as many stores open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m

Whole Foods

Most Whole Foods stores are open on Christmas Eve, but hours may vary by location. Many are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Customers are encouraged to stop by their local stores.

Walgreens

Store opening hours may vary. Walgreens stores are typically open on Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m

Woodman’s Grocery Market

Woodman’s Food Market locations are typically open 24 hours a day, but not on holidays.

Shop opening times on Christmas Eve may vary. Most stores are expected to be open from midnight to 5:45 p.m